Astrocourse by Karl Hans Welz

A Free Astrology Course in Natal Astrology, Lesson 1
A Course in Natal Astrology

by Karl Hans Welz, inventor of the Chi Generator, Orgonite, etc.
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Introduction Lesson I Lesson II Lesson III
Lesson IV Lesson V Lesson VI Lesson VII
Astrology for Magicians and Metaphysicists - Lesson 1
Introduction: Magic, Astrology, Astrological Magic, and Magical Astrology
Astrology is one of the oldest ways of humans to take control of their environment and destiny. In fact, we
can assume that simple empirical beginnings of astrology may have been rooted originally in the human
capability to abstract and to generalize. The connection between the path of the Moon and the Sun through
the sky and events in nature and behavior of living beings is easy to recognize. Likely these humans saw
the Sun and the Moon as deities who had their influence upon events on nature. They observed the night
sky and found that there were other bodies in the sky that move against the backdrop of the other stars.
From this they may have generalized that those bodies were other gods who, like the Sun and the Moon
indicated trends and events by their position in the sky. The position in the sky was perhaps seen as an
expression of the will of these gods. The animistic system of the star cult was born. Humans began to
observe the position of the planets and their angular distances in the sky, the planets. From such
observations they developed a body of experience-based knowledge. From such simple beginnings
astrology developed gradually into an extensive system of divination.
The early astrologers did not just tell fortunes. They realized that the cosmic positions of the planets
correlated with specific trends. Most of the ancient peoples saw these trends in an animistic way and
thought of them as being gods.
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The model of the astrological gods led to another development. Soon the ancients found ways in which
they were capable of influencing these trends by way of interacting with the planetary gods. From
there it was a small step to actually making, or generating, new trends with similar methods. The resulting
magic, too, was an empirical science and so was the star cult that developed from a marriage between
magic, astrological knowledge, and religious speculation.
As far as magic is concerned, we know that magical action is one of the basic characteristics of life.
Like astrology it developed from empirical knowledge. At some point in the past, a human being of ancient
times may have had some bad thoughts of another person and soon that person was suffering some bad
luck. After a few repeats that human being began to develop a mapping of the action, then pass it on to
others, and soon a body of knowledge developed that was passed on as a tradition and later as a religion. I
see the spontaneous emerging of a shaman in a group of humans as part of the genetic heritage of
humankind.
Astrological magic, then, is a logical way to take charge of one's destiny. The purpose of astrology is to
describe trends for a human being or group of humans. On the other hand, magic that has its roots in
astrology is an excellent way to reshape or eliminate undesirable trends, to enhance desirable trends, or to
generate entirely new trends. See www.astrodyn.com for a system to generate astrology-based
trends that you can apply with mindboggling ease!
Magic is action upon the extended environment that makes use of life energy and structural links. (See my
course "Magic of the Future.")
Astrological magic develops structural links to desirable trends by employing astrological methods.
Therefore, before you practice magical astrology, you need to gain a knowledge of natal astrology and of
predictive astrology. Natal Astrology is the topic of the first part of this course.
Any type magic that employs energies of astrological factors such as planets and signs is, strictly speaking,
astrological magic. Designing a Venus talisman for the purpose of attracting a lover or to become more
creative in the arts is astrological magic. So is the evocation of planetary spirits for the purposes of
effecting change. It is irrelevant to what magical or religious tradition these spirits correlate.
Magical astrology is a tool that helps us refine the technology of astrological magic. It is an astrology that
helps us define and combine the energies that we need for very specific purposes.
Approximate Methods
Magic is action upon the universe. The magician employs life energy and structural links to generate
trends. Traditional magicians connected with astrological energies when practicing astrological magic.
Then they projected these energies to their target. Usually they calculated the exact time when such action
was most favored by astrological trends. This ensured that the astrological trends were best for their
magical operation. Some magicians of our days are still very strict in doing their work when the astrological
aspects are correct. Astro Dynamic Manifestation is the most advanced branch of astrology that you can
employ in your selection of the best times for action. Pop-magicians of our days are not as precise as the
more scientific ceremonial magicians. Like followers of the wiccan religion, they are happy with a few rules
concerning the path of the Moon through the sky. They do work to increase something when the Moon is
waxing and they do work to diminish things when the Moon is waning.
Using more precise methods, practitioners of any kind have to find a "window" of astrological trends for the
optimal effect of their work. However, this waiting for the exact time when an action at a distance was best
limited the practitionner' effectiveness considerably. This was especially true when a problem needed
immediate attention and did not allow the luxury of waiting.
Consequently magicians of the old times went ahead to develop methods that allowed them to generate
approximations to the trends they desired. The evocation of one or more planetary spirits is such a way.
This practice ensures that the corresponding energies are present during the evocation. The magician
uses a variety of methods to get an approximation to a real astrological field. One of these methods is a
modification of a planetary spirit with the appropriate energy of a zodiacal sign. Another one is to generate
astrological aspects by having the spirits connect with each other.
Modern Methods to Generate Astrological Trends
With the invention of the Chi Generator (orgone generator) in 1991 by Karl Hans Welz, this situation
changed significantly and immediately. The Welz generator furnishes the life energy that is necessary to
make an astrological trend powerful. For instance, if you put a structural link that connects with the
energies of Mars (such as the magical square of Mars) in front of a Chi Generator, you generate a strong
field of these energies. Establish a psychic link with a target person (a target-Link) and you transfer these
Mars energies to that person.
That is what magicians of the old school can do as well. The essential difference between the traditional
approach and the technological one (with the Chi generator) lies in the fact that the Chi Generator
supplies life energy continuously. This ensures the continuity of the desired trend. Life energy is the
carrier-medium of astrological energies that gives them power. Furthermore, with the invention of the Chi
Generator, we can now use a system of twelve (even more) of these life force generating devices, one for
each sign, for example! The Astro Trend Generation System 3000 (ATGS 3000) is such a system of twelve
Welz generators. In such a system you can set up a zodiac, with planets, signs, houses, even aspects. In
fact, with the ATGS 3000 you can now set up astrological energy fields that never occur naturally! The
applications of this excellent tool are infinite!
This series of courses will introduce you to the magical astrology that you need to gain the full benefit of
the ATGS 3000. Once you have mastered these courses you will be able to set for yourself the parameters
of any type of "astrological greenhouse" that you desire -- to change events or for any type of action.
Setting an astrological greenhouse is magical action! As a side benefit you will also learn how to interpret
astrological charts.
A New Dimension in Astrology!
With this course I will introduce you to an innovation of epoch making importance in the field of practical
astrology. This innovation is the ATGS 3000: The Astro Trend Generation System 3000. With special
settings and attachments, this exciting device generates any trend, or astrological energy, you desire. Yes!
With the help of Chi Generators, you can now generate any astrological field (chart condition) of your liking!
This means that you can now modify, even totally override, any field of transiting or progressed planets.
You can even change basic personality traits that appear in the birth chart of a person. In addition to that,
you can generate your own astrological trend system that will support you in your quest for success, love,
and for any other purpose.
There is more to the ATGS 3000! With the right structural link (or psychic link) it acts at any distance. In
other words: you can generate any desired field of astrological energies or trends (even trends that never
occur naturally) and then project it to any person, or location, on this planet. All you need is some basic
knowledge of astrology and a good structural link to your target person or target area.
This added capability will change for good the practice of astrology.
WITH THE CHI GENERATOR, ASTROLOGICAL PRACTICE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN,
BECAUSE THE SERIOUS ASTROLOGER IS NOW CAPABLE TO HELP RATHER THAN JUST GIVE
ADVICE. THE PRACTICING ASTROLOGER DOES SO BY GENERATING THE TRENDS THE CLIENT
NEEDS, OR WANTS. IN THIS NEW CAPACITY, THE PRACTICING ASTROLOGER IS NOW AN
ASTRO TECHNICIAN!
The Astro Trend Generation System is technology that evolved from new knowledge of the nature of life
energies in general and of astrological energies in particular. With it, you are now capable to help your
clients more than ever before. Now you have the opportunity to go beyond describing future trends and
giving your advice of how your client may use these trends. With the JU 99, and, especially, the ATGS
3000, you are now able to GENERATE TRENDS for your clients: any TRENDS THEY DESIRE. If you
want to be part of an ever growing number of astrologers of the future who go beyond mere consultation
services, I invite you to read on. All you need is an open mind and the willingness to make a difference by
getting the edge over others because of new astrological technology.
Why Astrology Works
Astrology is an empirical science. Millennia ago it has developed as a result of careful observation of the
positions of the Sun, Moon and planets in the zodiacal signs in relation to the time and place of an event.
Gradually a huge body of knowledge developed. Thanks to this knowledge, astrologers can describe in
detail such things as character, psychological traits, and trends of destiny. They can do so with an
accuracy and speed that no "academic method" such as psychology can ever achieve.
Most astrologers assume that astrology works because the earth is surrounded with a field of planetary
and zodiacal energies that determine trends of destiny at all times. With the movement of the planets, this
field is continuously changing. Many astrologers of our time view these energies as having characteristics
very much like the electromagnetic energy that physics describes. Although this type of thinking is a nice
compromise with the opinions that are presently dictating academia, it cannot explain many things in
astrology. Astrologers who think this way are at a complete loss in the attempt to explain why the
astrological effect of planets that are far away is just as strong as the influence of closer planets, and why
symbolic directions, progressions, and Arabian parts are useful.
Another group of present day astrologers evades such models completely. They speak of "synchronicity"
and of cosmic archetypes. On closer examination, these words seem to be to be nothing more than labels
without meaning.
The Horoscope Represents Structural Settings
An excellent and logical model of astrology that explains comprehensively its working comes from a
relatively young science: from radionics. Radionics is a technology that is structure oriented. Its results
show that it works. Practitioners of radionics, too, have a problem in explaining how their technology works.
The holographic approach sounds fascinating, but it is too complicated. To this day I have not seen any
new basic technology resulting from the holographic approach.
Our research led us to the conclusion that the reason for the effectiveness of radionics lies in hyper space
mathematics, which developed from a thorough analysis of the effects of life energies. It is structure based.
Structures of this kind transcend the space time continuum of relativistic physics. From this follow the many
applications of radionic practices. For the flow of life energy, and anything attached to it, distance is a result
of structural differences! Establish very similar structures and life energy transfers nearly without any
dissipation of "loss!" This is so because life energy follows the laws of negative entropy, i.e., the stronger
field draws from the weaker!
Astrology, too, finds a better explanation in this hyper space mathematics. The zodiac, combined with the
ever changing positions of the planets and houses, can be regarded as a structural setting for the event
that it describes, very much like radionics. Life energy is the carrier of the spectrum of astrological
energies. It establishes a direct link between the planetary positions and the human being. The Solar
system, which is object of astrological analysis, can be regarded as a huge radionics box that spans
around the place-time position of an event. Seen this way, the workings of symbolic directions are easy to
understand, as do progressions, Arabian parts, and other astrological procedures that do not quite fit the
current modernistic models of astrology.
The Wise Rules the Stars
Astrologers of ancient times considered astrological energies to be deities. By their positions in the sky,
these deities communicated their will. Since they regarded these deities as persons, the ancient
astrologers began to devise methods to make deities change their minds. The astro magicians of ancient
cultures did what conventional astrologers of modern times have long forgotten: rather than just
consulting their clients, they created a workable model that enabled them to change the trends of
destiny. In other words: they participated in the shaping of destiny. This is the true meaning of the old
saying that the wise rules the stars. Main stream astrologers of our times are too busy compromising with
concepts of modern sciences such as psychology and astro physics. Therefore they are incapable of
accepting any technology that has evolved from the ancient "magical" perception of the universe. Since
main stream astrologers have not even come up with any satisfactory theory on their own to explain why
astrology works, they are equally incapable of conceiving a technology that can generate or modify
astrological trends. Their ignorance forfeited one basic characteristic of the human species: the skill of
modifying the environment to make things happen that would not occur naturally. As a result of this
ignorance, the capability of the modern astrologer is reduced to describing trends and to consulting. In no
way can we see the mainstream astrologer of our days as being "the wise who rules the stars." A mere
consultant never rules!
Astrology and Life Energy
Astrological trends are the result of life energy in interaction with the planetary positions in the Solar
system. These planetary positions, as seen from the Earth, take the aspect of being a large radionics
device. Our experimental research has found proof that the energy of the planets is transferred by means
of life energy (structural links). Life energy is not bound to the space time of electromagnetic vibrations. Its
transfer is based on structures. This explains the many phenomena of pyramid energy, crystal energies,
Runic energies, ESP, psychic phenomena, magical procedures, etc.
Electromagnetic energy follows the principle of entropy. If you bring together a hot object and a cold object,
an energy exchange takes plane that eventually leads to a balance: both objects have the same
temperature. Electric energy also operates within the confines of the physical space. Life energy, to the
contrary, follows the principle of negative entropy. If you connect two objects of different potentials of life
energy, the flow of life energy goes from the stronger object to the weaker one. Life energy is structure
related. Simply stated, if you have identical structures, there is no distance for life energies. Magicians of
all times have known of this "action at a distance" and they devised their methods accordingly.
From the preceding follows that electromagnetic energy and life energies (Prana, Chi, Orgone, etc.) act like
opposite polarities. The interplay of both forms of energy makes life possible.
Our research led us one step further: When we energized symbols that represent the structural qualities of
a planet with life energy, we created a strong force field of this planetary energy. On the basis of this
principle we developed generators of astrological trends. We developed this technology further to send the
astrological trends to any target. This was possible with a structural link, or "psychic link" as some
traditionalists prefer to call it. The technology that we developed led naturally to the technology of the
astrological greenhouse.
The Astrological Greenhouse
The seasons of the year are cyclical in nature. The climate of plant growth is in the main determined by the
motion of the Sun. Each season has its own characteristics. The seasons determine when it is good to
sow, to cultivate, and to harvest. The astrological climate is comparable to the seasonal climate. The
positions of the stars indicate when it is good to begin something, when an action is favorable, and when it
is better to diplomatically delay and wait.
Since ancient times, human beings have devised methods to be less dependent on the challenges of the
environment. The seasonal cycle of sowing, growing, and harvesting is such a challenge. In a greenhouse,
you can grow whatever you want independent from the outside climate. This is so because in a
greenhouse you create the climate that you find most appropriate for the plants you intend to cultivate.
With a system of Chi Generators such as the ATGS 3000, you are now capable of generating an
astrological climate that you can custom tailor to the individual, depending on his or her needs or wants.
Just as a greenhouse protects plants from the biting frosts of the winter outside and allows lush growth, so
can a well-tuned ATGS 3000 cause an astrological climate that provides you with decisive success at
times when the overall cosmic trends are not promising at all.
The new technology of the Chi Generator allows you to make the step from being ruled by the stars to
being wise who rules of cosmic energies. 'Everything has its time,' says the astrologer-consultant. 'I can
make the right time for everything,' says the Astro Trend Manager, or Astro Technician, who uses the
ATGS 3000.
With the ATGS 3000, you can now build your own astrological greenhouse to make your dreams come
true. You can use the same technology to generate the trends that cause others to do your bidding.
Therefore, the astrological greenhouse gives you a decisive advantage in any one of your endeavors: be it
success in love, business, power aspirations, or spiritual ventures.
In the following lessons you will find the instructions that you need to properly tune your ATGS 3000. This
course is also a good introduction into astrology.
With this course, you are going to be introduced into the following:
1. A description of the energetic fundamentals of astrology. What are the energies that astrology
describes? How do these energies relate to each other within the realm of the solar system? How do they
correlate to human beings, life, and events that we observe on this planet.
2. A system to interpret natal charts that you can learn and apply with ease. I am using the key word
method that allows the intelligent student to delineate a natal chart after a very short period of study.
3. A similar system that helps you to describe the field of astrological energies in more generalized terms.
4. Methods that help you in the timing of events, using the existing astrological positions.
5. Methods to create for yourself any astrological system of trends that you desire to help you succeed in
your goals. At that time you will be able to rule the stars in a way that would make the ancient astro
magicians very jealous. Needless to say, it is the high-tech approach of the ATGS 3000 that makes this
possible!
The Energetic Basis of Astrology
There is no event of this planet for which we could not design an astrological chart, or horoscope. This is
simply so because our planet is surrounded by the planets of our Solar system and the stars at all times!
The astrological chart, or horoscope, is a map that we draw. In this map we show the position of the
planets, stars, and other astrological factors, at the time of an event. The astrological chart is a map that
serves a purpose. Therefore many factors that are not relevant for the astrological interpretation, such as
the distance of the planetary bodies, are left out. All that counts is the position of the planet in the sky that
we observe.
Using methods of interpretation that have developed throughout the millennia as an empirical science, we
derive from the astrological chart descriptions of the event that it represents.
We have reason to believe that the zodiac acts like a gigantic radionic device, the structure of which is
transfered by the life force of the universe.
The Astronomical Basis of Astrology
Every event that we analyze astrologically has its place and its time on our planet, or in relation to our
planet.
An astrological chart, then, maps the positions of the astrological factors, mainly planets, houses and
signs, around the place of this event at the time of the event.
Because an event is understood as having specific space-time coordinates, there is no event on this planet
for which we cannot erect an astrological chart that corresponds to these coordinates.
The fundamental factors in an astrological chart are the positions of the stars and planets in relation to the
event that the chart relates to. The astrological chart is a graphic representation of the actual positions of
the astrological factors around the event. Being an abstraction, factors that are irrelevant for the
interpretation of the chart are left out.
The system of astrological houses is a twelve-fold subdivision of the horizon that surrounds the event. The
houses describe the fields of manifestation of astrological trends.
The fixed stars, Sun, Moon, and planets appear to revolve around the place as a result of the rotation of
the Earth around its axis. In this apparent motion, the Sun, Moon, planets and stars make a complete orbit
around the place once every day. In this daily orbit, these celestial bodies travel through all twelve houses
once a day. Consequently the impact of a planet will manifest differently with each house through which it
passes in its daily orbit.
The planets, Sun and Moon are moving in relation to the background of the seemingly "fixed" stars at their
own speeds. These celestial bodies remain close to an imaginary circle in the sky that astronomers call the
"ecliptic."
This circle, the ecliptic, is subdivided into twelve equal parts, which are the astrological signs. The signs
modify the planetary functions, i.e., they are used to describe the manner in which the planets operate.
In their path through the ecliptic, the planets continuously change their positions relative to each other,
forming different angles to each other. If these angles fall within the range of specific degrees, we say that
the planets in question are in mutual aspect. In the astrological interpretation, two planets in aspect
indicate that their functions interact more strongly. The nature of the aspect determines whether such
interaction is of a harmonic or disharmonic nature. The exactness of the aspect determines its power. How
to read a chart
In the following I will not give you an introduction of astronomy as it relates to astrology. This you will learn
in a later part of your studies.
What is essential at the beginning of your studies is that you learn how to read an astrological chart and
that you understand its structure. This is so because the chart is the basis for astrological interpretation
and for astrological magic, or the creation of trends.
In the booklet that comes with this course you learn how to draw and read a chart. In this course I will not
bother you with teaching the primitive twelve-equal-wedges chart drawing that is still in use in the English
speaking countries. It is a chart that shows the position of houses and planets in the signs of the zodiac.
The twelve-equal-wedges chart is worthless if you want to practice effective astrological magic.
After you finish studying this booklet I suggest that you order a printout of your chart, or, better yet, order a
blank chart and the data of your chart, then inscribe the planets, houses, and aspects yourself as shown in
the booklet. To use your own chart adds a fascinating new dimension to your studies of astrology.
To have your chart calculated, you need to give us the following data: Your date and year of birth, the time
of your birth and the place of your birth.
The Sample Chart
As I have pointed out above, the chart represents the positions of the planets and signs as they were found
at the time of the event for which the chart was erected. For you to understand better the elements of the
chart, I am proceeding step by step.
As you have seen in the introduction, the zodiac is subdivided in twelve signs. The signs of the zodiac are
arranged in a counterclockwise manner, beginning with the sign of Aries. The zodiac has a full circle of 360
degrees. Therefore each of the zodiacal signs has 30 degrees of arc.
In the zodiac we have marked another twelve fold subdivision. This subdivision is the system of
astrological houses. Each of these houses represents a field of life experiences, or a sphere of life. The
houses are arranged in a counterclockwise manner. Each house is marked with a number. Some
astrologers prefer Roman numerals for the twelve houses. At the beginning of each house you see a
number and a letter that tell you in which sign the house falls and in what degree and minute of the sign.
The beginning of the house is also called the cusp of the house. As you can see in the chart, the signs are
always 30 degrees each, while the houses are never 30 degrees each.
The axis that connects the first and seventh house cusps is called the horizon, while the axis between the
tenth and fourth house cusps is called the meridian.
The cusp of the first house is the ascendant, or rising degree. This is so because the ascendant is the point
of the ecliptic that rises in the East at the time of the event.
The cusp of the tenth house is the Mid heaven. It is the point of the ecliptic (the yearly path of the sun
through the sky) that is above the place of the event at the time of the event.
Because of the rotation of the Earth, all signs orbit apparently through ascendant, mid heaven and the
other houses once every day.
In astrology ascendant and mid heaven are treated very much like planets, i.e., the aspects of these points
with planets are considered in the astrological interpretation.
At the beginning of each house (its cusp) you find numbers that indicate its position in the sign: 25 le 45
means that the house cusp falls in 25 degrees 45 minutes of arc of the sign of Leo.
This chart shows the position of the planets in the zodiac for the time of the event. Again, each planet has
its symbol, and its position in the sign is marked with the appropriate numbers and letters.
If we combine both charts, the chart of the houses and the chart of the planets, we have all significant
points of the astrological chart inscribed.
Below you see the same chart twice: in the primitive twelve equal wedges manner and in the scientific
manner that we use for astrological magic.
As an exercise you may take the planetary and house positions of your birth time and put them into the
chart step by step:
First you enter the houses, then the planets. This is topped off by drawing the aspects between planets,
ascendant and mid heaven into the chart. We will deal with the planetary aspects later.
In the following lessons, we will work through the elements that we are going to use for natal astrology and
for magical astrology.
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This web site contains a free astrology course in seven lessons. The approach that we take here to teach you natal
astrology is the method of connecting astrological key words. In fact, this course in astrology is designed that you can
interpret an astrological chart after reading this course in astrology once. Simply follow the instructions given in this
course when interpreting the horoscope and others may be inclined to believe that you have been studying astrology for a
long time! Knowing your keywords, of course, will eventually be a must to practice natal astrology. The mastery of natal
astrology using the key word method will make it a lot easier to make predictions with the help of astrology and,
eventually, help others and yourself by using the knowledge astrology in generating desired effects: to cause positive
permanent change in all areas of experience: relationships, business, money, etc. Astrology is a powerful help in any form
ofmanfestation technique: In this technique of Astro Dynamic Manifestation, you can set the desired astrological trend
and power such settings with life force. You find a good description of this powerful combination of astrology and
manifestation techniques in http://www.astrodyn.com
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The Planets
As you have learned previously, there are four main factors to be considered when you interpret a birth
chart or when you set up an astrological structure for magical purposes. These factors are: the planets, the
zodiacal signs, the mundane houses, and the aspects.
The planets represent functions, human inclinations, motivations, and tendencies. The sign in which a
planet is located indicates the character of the planetary function, or how it operates. The aspects between
planets tell about the mutual interaction of their functions, whether harmonic, disharmonic, strong or weak.
Finally, the houses show the fields of life experience where the planetary and zodiacal forces most likely
manifest.
Since the planets represent human inclinations and motivations, it will be useful to gain an understanding
of the planetary principles before we go on to describe the signs and houses.
An astrological interpretation is a translation from chart structures into statements that we make with our
language. The easiest way to do this translation is the method of key words. With this method we can
derive sentences that describe the individual directly from his or her chart.
The key word method is very effective, provided that you know your key words. With practice you can use
these key words as trigger that help you expand on the statements that you make in your astrological
interpretation.
It is essential that you learn your key words well. Without knowledge of the various elements of astrology, i.
e., the planets, signs, houses, etc., you cannot properly interpret astrological charts, let alone design charts
for specific purposes in your work of astrological magic.
With knowledge of your key words the interpretation of a chart or the developing of an astrological trend
structure for magical purposes compares very much to the translating of one language into another.
The basic key words for the planets
Planet Key word for its inclination and motivation
Sun to integrate, to express, to project
Moon to respond, to react, to regulate
Mercury to communicate, to concentrate, to transmit
Venus to relate, to unite, to connect
Mars to initiate, to activate, to move
Jupiter to expand, to mature, to experience
Saturn to limit, to control, to discipline
Uranus to deviate, to invent, to reform
Neptune to refine, to detect, to transcend
Pluto to eliminate, to transform, to regenerate
The zodiacal sign in which a planet is located reveals the manner in which the person brings forth the
inclination and motivation of the planet. The mundane house in which the planet is found describes the
sphere of life upon which the person concentrates the inclination and motivation of the planet. The aspects
between the planets show special modifications that will effect the actual efforts.
In the following, you find a more detailed description of the planets. It is essential that you
study it carefully.
Sun
Key Word Extensions
To integrate -- to make into a whole by bringing all parts together
To express -- to make known to the world
To project -- to thrust outward and forward into the world
Psychological Implications
Everyone feels strong motivations to become a whole person, to let others know of his existence, and to
become a significant part of his environment. The Sun symbolizes one's motivations to accomplish these
three goals.
Physiological Associations
The human heart has a close relationship with the Sun, since it is both the heart and the Sun that control
the living organism. Further, the delicate network of veins and arteries circulate that which is distributed by
the heart; hence, the circulatory system has a really meaningful correspondence to the Sun. Difficult
aspects to the Sun point toward susceptibility to afflictions of these parts of the body. Note that these parts
are the sustainers of life.
Concomitant Relations
There are relationships between the Sun and vitality, determination, the masculine principle, dignity, self
reliance, magnanimity, the man, and the father.
Moon
Key Word Extensions
To respond -- to make a reply through the emotions
To react -- to undergo a change through the emotions
To regulate -- to control or to adjust into rhythmic function
Everyone has an inclination to make his emotions known, to effect revision of the emotions, and to conform
to cyclic actions. The Moon, as controller of the rise and fall of the tide, is the indicator of one's instinctive
behavior in response to these three urges.
The Moon has a close association with the stomach, the breasts, the lymphatic system, the pancreas, the
ovaries, and the sympathetic nervous system. Difficult aspects to the Moon point toward a susceptibility to
afflictions of these parts of the body. Note that these parts are containers for and controllers of bodily
functions.
There are relationships between the Moon and instinct, emotions, memory, protectiveness, domesticity,
patriotism, and mother.
Mercury
Key Word Extensions
To communicate -- to impart knowledge or ideas in order to reveal or to expose
To concentrate -- to direct thoughts toward a common center
To transmit -- to pass along from one person or place to another
Everyone has an urge to make his thoughts known, to give careful consideration to that of which he
becomes aware, and to convey his feelings to others. Mercury, the planet of the reasoning process,
indicates one's inclinations in these matters.
Mercury has a very close correspondence to the respiratory system, the sensory organs, the nervous
system, the thyroid gland, and the brain in general. Difficult aspects to Mercury point toward a susceptibility
to afflictions of these parts of the body. Note that these parts are for the communication tracts of the body.
There are relationships between Mercury and intelligence, mobility, adaptability, reason, self expression,
perception, young people, writers, teachers, and travelers.
Venus
Key Word Extensions
To relate -- to show sympathetic understanding and awareness
To unite -- to bring together as a whole
To connect -- to join in proper association and perspective
Everyone has a motivation to achieve harmony, to effect beauty in his relationships with his environment,
and to bring together that which should properly be linked. Venus, the planet of justice and balance, is the
indicator of one's urges in these directions.
Venus has a close association with the venous circulation, the lumbar region, the kidneys, and the throat.
Difficult aspects to Venus point toward a susceptibility to afflictions of these parts of the body. Note that
these parts determine balance and imbalance within the whole body.
There are relationships between Venus and art, affections, wife, young girls, finery, and ornaments.
Mars
Key Word Extensions
To initiate -- to enter into expressions of physical energy
To activate -- to engage in liveliness
To move -- to change positions from one place to another
Everyone has inclinations to expend physical stamina, to set himself into worthwhile motions, and to resist
inertia. Mars, as the planet of energy and motion, is the indicator of these natural urges.
Mars has a close correspondence to the sex glands, the adrenal system, the red blood corpuscles, and the
muscular system. Difficult aspects to Mars point toward a susceptibility to afflictions of these parts of the
body. Note that these parts are associated with stimulation and activity.
There are relationships between Mars and courage, war, passion, desire, heat, and young men.
Jupiter
Key Word Extensions
To expand -- to reach out in order to understand
To mature -- to become fully developed and perfected
To experience -- to have a personal encounter or involvement
Everyone has innate desires to satisfy his intellectual curiosity, to become a well-informed person, and to
become independently emotionally satisfied. Jupiter, as the planet of expansion and unrestrained
development, has a close affinity with these inclinations.
Jupiter has a close association with the liver, which is the largest glandular organ in the body, and with the
posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, which regulates growth. Difficult aspects to Jupiter point toward a
susceptibility to afflictions of these two glands. Note that the two parts are related to expansion and growth.
There are relationships between Jupiter and enthusiasm, optimism, generosity, professional people, and
the higher mind.
Saturn
Key Word Extensions
To limit -- to restrict for justifiable reasons
To control -- to govern for purposes of benefit
To discipline -- to impress upon the mind or the memory
Everyone has an urge to exercise restraint, even upon himself; to be master of his own destiny; and to gain
command of both his overt acts and his private thoughts. Saturn, as the taskmaster planet, identifies and
measures these urges.
Saturn has affinity with the skin, the teeth, the spleen, the gall bladder, the anterior lobe of the pituitary
gland, the pneumogastric nerve, and the bone structure of the body. Difficult aspects to Saturn point
toward a susceptibility to afflictions of these parts of the body. Note that these parts give form, poise, and
support to the skeletal system.
Saturn has a relationship to ambition, self preservation, convention, endurance, perseverance, stability,
integrity, caution, and serious old people.
Uranus
Key Word Extensions
To deviate -- to depart from that which is usual and ordinary
To -- to create or to originate that which is different
To -- to convert from within without destroying
Everyone has deeply seated desires to be individualistic, to design that which is yet unknown, and to
improve upon that which has weakness or faults. Uranus, as the planet of the unusual and the unexpected,
identifies these desires or urges.
Uranus has a close correspondence to the sympathetic nervous system. Difficult aspects to this planet
point toward a susceptibility to sudden and unexpected emotional breakdowns, cramps, hysteria, and all
forms of paralysis. Note that the nervous system is also deeply involved in the psychological urges
associated with this planet.
Uranus has a relationship to originality, independence, eccentricity, inventors, aerial matters, and unusual
people.
Neptune
Key Word Extensions
To refine -- to cultivate insights beyond the level of consciousness
To detect -- to ferret out the significance of the abstract
To transcend -- to rise above ordinary worldly matters
Everyone has motivations to see below the surface, to attach meaning to the immaterial, and to elevate
himself to the highest planes of understanding. Neptune, as the planet of nebulosity, is the indicator of
these motivations.
Neptune has a close association with the spinal canal, the thalamus, and the overall mental and nervous
processes. Difficult aspects to this planet point toward a susceptibility to afflictions that are mysteriously
difficult to diagnose, as well as to deeply rooted neuroses. Note the high degree of sensitivity associated
with these parts.
Neptune has a close relationship to intuition, imagination, idealism, compassion, illusion, mysticism, the
unreal, liquids, and drugs.
Pluto
Key Word Extensions
To eliminate -- to cast out because of a need for replacement
To transform -- to convert from one status to an entirely different one
To regenerate -- to produce anew from the ruins of the original
Everyone has an urge to get rid of that which serves no positive purpose, to remodel completely that which
is undesirable, and to reorganize that which has fallen totally from its original status. Pluto, as the planet of
no golden middle, indicates one's motivations toward these ends.
Pluto has a close correspondence to cell formation, the system of reproduction, and the tracts of secretion.
Difficult aspects to this planet point toward a susceptibility to afflictions of these parts of the body. Note that
the functions of these parts relate pertinently to the physiological implications.
Pluto has a close relationship to new beginnings, those who work below the surface of the Earth, group
power, death, refuse, and the underworld.
After you have carefully studied these key words and the symbolic associations of each of the planets,
review these principles often and systematically. Strive to establish firmly in your mind the planetary
principles so that you can, as your study progresses, expand the symbolic representation to encompass all
matters that properly belong with each planet, including the magical ones.
For example, you should realize that Mercury is associated with all matters of communication, including the
abilities to reason and to express one's thoughts. Thus, this planet is logically connected with the media for
communication. It is the key word extensions that suggest to you the vastness of the associations. Later,
you will see how reasonably these planetary principles take on significant form and reveal through the birth
chart both the disposition and the indisposition of the person concerned.
Finally, you should become familiar with the various tables of planets, signs, houses, etc., so that you will
begin to use the symbols and review the key words.
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The Signs
As you have learned previously, the planets indicate natural inclinations and motivations of the human
being. Now, you will see that it is the signs of the zodiac that reveal human attitudes toward and manners
of expression of these inclinations and motivations. The sign in which the Sun falls, for example, will reveal
the manner in which the person seeks to integrate, to express, and to project.
Later you will see the sphere of life upon which the planetary inclination, operating in the manner of the
sign, will be concentrated. Then, you will see how this particular effort, manifesting itself in a certain
manner, and concentrating upon a specific area of life, will be qualified or modified by aspects to the planet
in question.
Now, remembering the presentation of the zodiac in relationship to the Solar system, envision in your mind
the huge circle or belt surrounding the Earth, inside which the Earth completes a rotation within the twenty-
four hour period and a revolution around the Sun within a one year period. Then, recall that outside this
huge circle or belt the outer planets are in constant motions in their orbits around the Sun.
It is, therefore, this outside the belt activity with which you are concerned as you begin to understand
planetary motion through the signs. The imaginary belt, or the zodiac, naturally contains 360 degrees,
since it is a circle. This circle is divided into twelve equal parts, each part containing 30 degrees. These
twelve parts, then, are the signs of the zodiac.
According to its distance from the Sun and its revolutionary speed, each planet spends a specific period of
time in each sign as it makes a complete journey around the zodiac. It is this orderly progress through the
signs that accounts for the changes in manners of operation of the planetary inclinations and motivations.
Because the zodiac, being a circle, has no beginning and no end, one must select a starting point as a
frame of reference. Astrologers have for centuries considered the sign Aries to be the first sign of the
twelve. This selection has a symbolic meaning because the entry of the Sun into Aries on March 21
heralds the first day of spring, the season of new life.
Therefore, using Aries as the point of beginning, the signs in their natural manner in a counter clockwise
motion fall into the horoscopic chart as you see in the companion brochure.
Logically, the actual positions of the signs in a specific chart will be determined through scientific
calculations, using the precise birth data of the person concerned. Nevertheless, the order will always be
the same; it is the horoscopic positions that vary from one to the other.
Begin now to gain an insight into the significance of the keywords that identify the attitudes and manners of
expression that are associated with each sign of the zodiac. It will be obvious that the attitudes of
expression are presented in the form of adjectives and that the manners of expression are presented in
adverbs.
Sign Attitudes of Expression Manners of Expression
Aries Assertive, Urgent Assertively, Urgently
Taurus Enduring, Possessive Enduringly, Possessively
Gemini Versatile, Variable Versatilely, Variably
Cancer Sensitive, Protective Sensitively, Protectively
Leo Impressive, Creative Impressively, Creatively
Virgo Analytical, Critical Analytically, Critically
Libra United, Harmonious Unitedly, Harmoniously
Scorpio Intense, Secretive Intensely, Secretively
Sagittarius Free, Wide Freely, Widely
Capricorn Prudent, Reserved Prudently, Reservedly
Aquarius Indifferent, Unconventional Indifferently, Unconventionally
Pisces Impressionable, Intuitive Impressionably, Intuitively
At this point, you should readily see that you can make the first step in interpreting the Sun in your chart,
although you have not learned to read a chart. Everyone knows the sign of his own Sun; it is this
knowledge that gave rise to pop-astrology. Thus, if your Sun is in Libra, you can now say about yourself:
"my inclination to integrate, to express, and to project will operate unitedly and harmoniously."
Note that this latter sentence contains the key words for the Sun and the key words for the manner of
expression of the sign Libra. Later, of course, you will be able to identify the sphere of life upon which this
inclination in the specified manner will concentrate, as well as you will be able to make any modifications
that aspects may require.
Presently, however, study carefully and thoughtfully the ensuing presentation of the signs. Note carefully
the key word extensions, the attitude expressions, the physiological associations, the planet affiliations,
and the concomitant relations.
Aries
Key Word Extensions
Assertively -- with a positive and confident declaration
Urgently -- with a pressure for prompt attention
Attitude Expressions
A planet in this sign will assume and will operate in a manner that reflects the Arien attitude of BEING and
will operate in a manner that reflects directness, boldness, impulse, spontaneity, and fast motion.
Aries has an association with the head, the face, the brain, and the adrenal glands. Difficult aspects to an
Arien ascendant or to planets in this sign may point toward a susceptibility to afflictions of these parts of the
body.
Planet Affiliations
Arien principles have a very close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planets Mars
and Pluto.
Aries has an affinity with leadership, initiative, pioneering, engineering, the armed forces, and sharp
instruments.
Taurus
Key Word Extensions
Enduringly -- with unyielding persistence
Possessively -- with a strong desire to dominate
A planet in this sign will assume the Taurean attitude of HAVING and will operate in a manner that reflects
reliability, steadfastness, conservatism, slowness, thrift, and gentility.
Taurus has an association with the neck, the throat, the larynx, and the thyroid gland. Difficult aspects to a
Taurean ascendant or to planets in this sign may point toward susceptibility to afflictions of these parts of
the body.
Planet Affiliations
Taurean principles have a very close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planet
Venus.
Taurus has an affinity with possessions, money, building, architecture, banking, music, art, and growth
from the earth.
Gemini
Key Word Extensions
Versatilely -- with an aptness for change
Variably -- with a capacity for inconsistency
A planet in this sign will assume the attitude of THINKING and will operate in a manner that reflects
inquisitiveness, mimicry, duality, changeability, mediation, and wit.
Gemini has an association with the shoulders, the arms, the lungs, the chest, the nervous system, and the
thymus gland. Difficult aspects to a Geminian ascendant or to planets in this sign may point toward
susceptibility to afflictions of these parts of the body.
Planet Affiliations
Geminian principles have a very close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planet
Mercury.
Gemini has an affinity with learning, teaching, traveling, communication, journalism, and agencies.
Cancer
Key Word Extensions
Sensitively -- with an emotional response to outside influences
Protectively -- with a defense against attack
A planet in this sign will assume the Cancerian attitude of FEELING and will operate in a manner that
reflects moodiness, common sense, patriotism, and tradition.
Cancer has an association with the stomach, the breasts, and the mammary glands. Difficult aspects to a
Cancerian ascendant or to planets in this sign may point toward susceptibility to afflictions of these parts of
the body.
Planet Affiliations
Cancerian principles have a very close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planet
Moon.
Cancer has an affinity with containers, home, nourishment, commerce, and domesticity.
Leo
Key Word Extensions
Impressively -- with an excitation of admiration
Creatively -- with the power to produce
A planet in this sign will assume the Leonian attitude of RESOLVING and will operate in a manner that
reflects generosity, creativity, power, and loyalty.
Leo has an association with the spine, the upper back, and the Heart. Difficult aspects to a Leo ascendant
or to planets in this sign may point toward susceptibility to afflictions of these parts of the body.
Planet Affiliations
Leonian principles have a very close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planet Sun.
Leo has an affinity with fatherhood, the theater, warmth, the performer, honor, jewelry, stockbroking and
other gambling.
Virgo
Key Word Extensions
Analytically -- with the intention of separating into parts
Critically -- with the purpose of making a judgment
A planet in this sign will assume the Virgoan attitude of EXAMINING and will operate in a manner that
reflects productivity, thoroughness, memory, evaluation, and precision.
Virgo has an association with the hands, the abdomen, and the intestines. Difficult aspects to a Virgoan
ascendant or to planets in this sign may point toward susceptibility to afflictions of these parts of the body.
Planet Affiliations
Virgoan principles have a very close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planet
Mercury.
Virgo has an affinity with the physician, the nurse, the server of people, charity, editing, medicine, food, and
hygiene.
Libra
Key Word Extensions
Unitedly -- with a goal of combining
Harmoniously -- with the desire to manifest agreement
A planet in this sign will assume the Libran attitude of BALANCING and will operate in a manner that
reflects diplomacy, cooperation, sincerity, refinement, and neatness.
Libra has an association with the kidneys, the lumbar region, the lower back, and the endocrine glands.
Difficult aspects to a Libran ascendant or to planets in this sign may point toward susceptibility to afflictions
of these parts of the body.
Planet Affiliations
Libra principles have a very close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planet Venus.
Libra has an affinity with partnerships, art, symmetry, justice, romance, peace, and law.
Scorpio
Key Word Extensions
Intensely -- with an air of strong concentration
Secretively -- with an apparent intent to conceal
A planet in this sign will assume the Scorpionic attitude of DESIRING and will operate in a manner that
reflects subtlety, fervor, shrewdness, and tenacity.
Scorpio has an association with the genitals, the bladder, the pelvis, and the gonads. Difficult aspects to a
Scorpionic ascendant or to planets in this sign may point toward susceptibility to afflictions of these parts of
the body.
Planet Affiliations
Scorpionic principles have a very close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planets
Pluto and Mars.
Scorpio has an affinity with passion, sexuality, waste disposal, research, policement, and the underground.
Sagittarius
Key Word Extensions
Freely -- with an objection to impediments
Widely -- with a liking for breadth
A planet in this sign will assume the Sagittarian attitude of SEEING and will operate in a manner that
reflects cheerfulness, optimism, curiosity, and foresight.
Sagittarius has an association with the hips, the thighs, the buttocks, the liver, and the pituitary gland.
Difficult aspects to a Sagittarian ascendant or to planets in this sign may point toward susceptibility to
afflictions of these parts of the body.
Planet Affiliations
Sagittarian principles have a very close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planets
Jupiter and Neptune.
Sagittarius has an affinity with foreign travel, horsemanship, philosophy, religion, legal matters, publishing,
publicity, and exploration.
Capricorn
Key Word Extensions
Prudently -- with the desire to avoid error Reservedly -- with a reticence to expose opinions or affairs
A planet in this sign will assume the Capricornian attitude of USING and will operate in a manner that
reflects purpose, patience, quiet, resourcefulness, and efficiency.
Capricorn has an association with bones, the knees, and the skin. Difficult aspects to a Capricornian
ascendant or to planets in this sign may point toward susceptibility to afflictions of these parts of the body.
Planet Affiliations
Capricornian principles have a very close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planets
Uranus and Saturn.
Capricorn has an affinity with old age, politics, responsibility, seriousness, persistence, government
service, and public administration.
Aquarius
Key Word Extensions
Indifferently -- with an apparent impartiality or lack of concern
Unconventionally -- with a strong feeling for the unusual
A planet in this sign will assume the Aquarian attitude of KNOWING and will operate in a manner that
reflects idealism, progressiveness, brotherhood, and reformation.
Aquarius has an association with the ankles, the calves, the shins, and the circulatory system. Difficult
aspects to an Aquarian ascendant or to planets in this sign may point toward susceptibility to afflictions of
these parts of the body.
Planet Affiliations
Aquarian principles have a very close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planets
Saturn and Uranus.
Aquarius has an affinity with clubs and societies, eccentricity, humanitarianism, aerial matters, the inventor,
theory, and civil service.
Pisces
Key Word Extensions
Impressionably -- with a high degree of receptivity
Intuitively -- with the faculty to know through the senses
A planet in this sign will assume the Piscean attitude of BELIEVING and will operate in a manner that
reflects hospitability, kindness, compassion, reticence, and fluidity.
Pisces has an association with the feet. Difficult aspects to a Piscean ascendant or to planets in this sign
may point toward susceptibility to afflictions of these parts of the body.
Planet Affiliations
Piscean principles have a very close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planets
Neptune and Jupiter.
Pisces has an affinity with illusions, delusions, spiritual matters, mysticism, alcohol, drugs, the sea,
institutions, and abstractions.
These, then, are the twelve attitudes and manners of expression through which a planet will operate as it
makes its never ending journey through the zodiac, spending a certain period of time in each of the signs.
These attitudes and manners are made even more clear, however, through three systems of grouping the
signs: sextuplets, triplicities, and quadruplicities.
The Sextuplets
The first of these groupings, the sextuplets, concerns positive and negative polarities. Beginning with Aries,
the signs have been traditionally classified alternatively as positive and negative; that is, Aries, Gemini,
Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, and Aquarius are positive signs; Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and
Pisces are negative signs.
These two classifications do not carry a connotation of superiority and inferiority; instead the term positive
means outgoing or active. Correspondingly the term negative means indrawn or passive. In other words, a
planet in a positive sign is prone to operate somewhat extravertedly; and a planet in a negative sign is
prone to operate somewhat introvertedly.
Consequently, you should become familiar with the key words for this particular grouping of the signs.

Grouping Attitude of Expression Manner of Expression
Positive Vigorous Vigorously
Negative Passive Passively
Thus, in the interpretation of a planet in a sign, you must consider, in addition to the key words for the sign
itself, the key word for the positive or negative grouping. For example, if your own natal Sun is in Libra, you
would now say this about yourself: "My inclination to integrate, to express, and to project will operate
unitedly, harmoniously, and vigorously." Note that the key word vigorously is added because Libra is a
positive sign.
On the other hand, if your natal Sun is in Virgo, a negative sign, you would say this: "My inclination to
integrate, to express, and to project will operate analytically, critically, and passively."
The Triplicities
The next of these groupings, the triplicities, concerns itself with the four basic elements in man -- fire, earth,
air, and water. Beginning with Aries and continuing in natural order, the signs are grouped by the elements
in that order; hence, the fire signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius; the earth elements are Taurus, Virgo,
and Capricorn; the air elements are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius; and the water signs are Cancer, Scorpio,
and Pisces.
This method of grouping the signs was developed when astrologers discovered that the three signs of each
group share a common basis for harmony through the element. In addition, each grouping has a
correspondence to the ancient concepts of the choleric (fire), the melancholic (earth), the sanguinic (air),
and the phlegmatic (water) temperaments.
Consequently, you should become familiar with the key words for this further grouping of the signs.

ElementAttitude of ExpressionManner of Expression
Fire Forceful Forcefully
Earth Cautious Cautiously
Air Pensive Pensively
Water Emotional Emotionally
Now, in the interpretation of a planet in a sign, you must consider, in addition to the key words for the sign
itself and the key words for the positive and negative grouping, the key word for the element associated
with the sign. For example, if the natal Sun is in Libra, you would take on the additional insight as follows:
"My inclination to integrate, to express, and to project will operate unitedly, harmoniously, vigorously, and
pensively." Note that the word pensively is added because Libra is an air sign.
Correspondingly, a natal Sun that is in Virgo, an Earth sign, would be interpreted in the following fashion:
"My inclination to integrate, to express, and to project will operate critically, analytically, passively, and
cautiously."
The Quadruplicities
The last of the three groupings, the quadruplicities, concerns itself with the three basic characteristics of
INITIATIVE, STABILITY, and ADAPTABILITY; thus, the groups are called cardinal, fixed, and mutable.
Beginning with Aries and continuing in natural order, the signs are grouped by these characteristics in that
order; hence, the cardinal signs are Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn; the fixed signs are Taurus, Leo,
Scorpio, and Aquarius; and the mutable signs are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces.
This method of grouping the signs was developed when astrologers discovered that the four signs of each
group share a common basis for starting, staying, and adjusting. Further, this method of grouping has a
symbolic relationship to the sun's apparent journey through the signs as this journey marks the seasons of
the year. For example, the Sun enters Aries on March 21, the first day of spring; hence, new startings take
place. Next, the Sun enters Taurus on April 21; hence, spring is staying. Finally, the sun enters Gemini on
May 22; hence, spring is adjusting to the approaching summer.
Similarly, you can follow through and see that each group of three successive signs is related to the onset
of, the fixation to, and the changing of a season.
Consequently, you should become familiar with the key words for this last grouping of the signs.

ClassificationAttitude of ExpressionManner of Expression
Cardinal Enterprising Enterprisingly
Fixed Stable Stably
Mutable Adjustable Adjustably
Finally, in the interpretation of a planet in a sign itself, you must consider, in addition to the key words for
the sign itself, the key word for the positive or negative grouping, and the key word for the element -- the
key word for the classification. Thus, the natal Sun in Libra would now be initially interpreted as follows:
"My inclination to integrate, to express, and to project will operate unitedly, harmoniously, vigorously,
pensively, and enterprisingly." Note that the key word enterprisingly is added because Libra is a cardinal
sign.
On the other hand, a natal Sun in Taurus, a negative, earth, fixed sign, would be initially interpreted as
follows: "My inclination to integrate, to express, and to project will operate enduringly, possessively,
passively, cautiously, and stably."
At first, this kind of structure may seem quite awkward or pompous. Nevertheless, you will eventually see
that the Sun in Taurus ultimately would be interpreted in a fashion such as this: "My natural urge to
become a significant part of the environment will manifest itself in an inobtrusive manner that may go
unnoticed to others. At the same time, there is beneath this quiet cleverness a certain amount of
persistence and prudence that will sustain me through any difficulties that I may encounter as I reach for
that which I feel I must have."
Review regularly, now, these key words that are associated with the signs, as well as the physiological,
planetary, and concomitant correspondences. In the chart below, you see the planets that are called the
rulers of the signs. This term does not connote any dictatorial type of ruler. Instead, ruler suggests affinity.
Begin, also, to use the symbols for the signs and for the planets.

Sign Keywords Pos/Neg Element Classification
Aries
Assertive
Urgent
Vigorous Forceful Enterprising
Taurus
Enduring
Possessive
Passive Cautious Stable
Gemini
Versatile
Variable
Vigorous Pensive Adjustable
Cancer
Sensitive
Protective
Passive Emotional Enterprising
Leo
Impressive
Creative
Vigorous Forceful Stable
Virgo
Analytical
Critical
Passive Cautious Adjustable
Libra
United
Harmonious
Vigorous Pensive Enterprising
Scorpio
Intense
Secretive
Passive Emotional Stable
Sagittarius
Free
Wide
Vigorous Forceful Adjustable
Capricorn
Prudent
Reserved
Passive Cautious Enterprising
Aquarius
Indifferent
Unconventional
Vigorous Pensive Stable
Pisces
Impressionable
Intuitive
Passive Emotional Adjustable

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The Houses
As you have seen previously, it is the planets that reveal a person's inclinations and motivations and the
signs of the zodiac that reveal the manners in which these inclinations and motivations operate. Now, you
will see that it is the houses of the birth chart that point toward affairs of life upon which these efforts,
functioning in a specified manner, will be concentrated.
First of all, the houses are traditionally referred to as mundane houses because they point toward worldly
activities. Actually, the houses are divisions of the planet Earth; hence, Earth is the third art of the three
part relationship that is the foundation for basic astrological conclusions: planets, signs, and earth. the
fourth factor, aspects, depends upon this three part relationship, as you will see later.
In chart casting procedures, the houses always remain in the same position; Thus, the first house is the
first house in all charts. It is the planets in signs that will move among the various houses, as determined
by the birth date, the birth hour, and the birth place. Note, then, the following chart with the numbers of the
houses in their proper places. This numbering will NEVER change.
The spokes, or dividing lines between houses, are called CUSPS: and it is on these cusps that the signs of
the zodiac are recorded in the twelve equal wedges chart, as you will see later. Note that the cusps of the
houses are numbered. They correspond to the houses that they in effect open, following a counter
clockwise motion.
Further, the first cusp is called the ASCENDANT. This is so because it is the exact point on the eastern
horizon that indicates the demarcation line between the end of the night and the beginning of day. Next,
the tenth cusp is called MEDIUM COELI, or the MIDHEAVEN, because it marks the exact overhead point
that separates morning from afternoon; then, the seventh house cusp is called DESCENDANT, because it
is the exact point in the West that indicates the demarcation line between the end of the day and the
beginning of the night. Finally, the fourth cusp is called the IMMUM COELI or MIDNIGHT, because it is the
exact point that marks the end of one day and the beginning of the next one.
With these points in mind, study the following chart to see how, for purposes of chart casting, the motions
of the signs and the planets are treated, remembering that the houses never move.
Now, begin to gain insights into the affairs of each house by studying carefully the key words that are listed
below.

House Affairs and Activities
First Personal and self-related concerns
Second Personal possessions and security
Third Relationship to the immediate environment
Fourth Personal home and private life
Fifth Instinctive affections and re-creation
Sixth Services given and received and health
Seventh Partnership relationships at a personal level
Eighth Material relationships involving shared resources
Ninth Mental and physical explorations
Tenth Place in society and standing in the world
Eleventh Hopes and wishes and impermanent attachments
Twelfth Freedom from restrictions
At this point, you should readily see that you can make another step in interpreting the Sun in a chart,
providing you know the house in which the Sun falls. For example, if a person's Sun is in Libra and in the
seventh house, you should construct this basic sentence: "The person's inclinations and motivations to
integrate, to express, and to project will operate unitedly, harmoniously, vigorously, pensively, and
enterprisingly, concentrating upon partnership relationships at a personal level." These key words, of
course, are taken from the previous lessons for the Sun and for Libra, and from this lesson for the seventh
house.
This basic sentence may still seem to be artificially formal or pompous. Nevertheless, if you will study it
closely, you will see that after some experience with charts you would come to interpret it as follows: "This
person will be very pleasant and cooperative, but at the same time actively watchful and clever, as he
seeks to become a significant part of the environment and the society in which he finds himself. Of great
importance to him in these efforts will be the formation of lasting partnerships, whether this be in a
business, a profession, or a marriage. He will function best when he is not alone."
Reasonably, the planetary aspects to the Sun would modify this interpretation with either ease or difficulty.
You would, however, have to complete the foregoing procedure and then revise it accordingly to
accommodate the impact of the aspects.
Proceed now to make a close study of the houses, giving careful attention to the key word extensions, the
planet and sign affiliations, and the concomitant relations.
First House
Key Word Extensions
Personal and self related concerns -- Matters pertinent to one's establishing oneself as a distinct
personality and being
Planet and Sign Affiliations
The first house has a close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planets Mars and
Pluto and to the attitudes and manners of the sign Aries.
The first house affairs are related to the physical body, the temperament, and the general disposition.
Second House
Key Word Extensions
Personal possessions and security -- Matters pertinent to one's accumulating material resources in order to
establish security
The second house has a close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planet Venus and
to the attitudes and manners of the sign Taurus.
The second house affairs are related to resourcefulness in acquisition, appreciation of luxury, and
satisfaction with the material.
Third House
Key Word Extensions
Relationships to the immediate environment -- Matters pertinent to one's adjusting to those close because
of circumstances and to the beginning of the process of education.
The third house has a close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planet Mercury and
to the attitudes and manners of the sign Gemini.
The third house affairs are related to neighbors, brothers and sisters, short travel, and direct
communication.
Fourth House
Key Word Extensions
Personal home and private life -- Matters pertinent to one's establishing a place within which to protect
oneself and one's possessions
The fourth house has a close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planet Moon and to
the attitudes and manners of the sign Cancer.
The fourth house affairs are related to the family unit and the property occupied.
Fifth House
Key Word Extensions
Instinctive affections and re-creation -- Matters pertinent to one's creating his own image through both the
body and the mind.
The fifth house has a close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planet Sun and to the
attitudes and manners of the sign Leo.
The fifth house affairs are related to sporting activities, speculation, love making, children, and personal
creations.
Sixth House
Key Word Extensions
Services given and received and health -- Matters pertinent to one's serving others and being served in
order to maintain good health through reciprocity
The sixth house has a close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planet Mercury and
to the attitudes and manners of the sign Virgo.
The sixth house affairs are related to detailed work, health, hygiene, and interdependence.
Seventh House
Key Word Extensions
Partnership relations at a personal level -- Matters pertinent to one's attaching oneself to others in order to
compensate for one's own sense of lack
The seventh house has a close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planet Venus
and to the attitudes and manners of the sign Libra.
The seventh house affairs are related to marriage partners and business and professional associates.
Eighth House
Key Word Extensions
Material relationships involving shared resources -- Matters pertinent to one's sharing his possessions with
others and to his sharing the possessions of others
The eighth house has a close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planets Pluto and
Mars and to the attitudes and manners of the sign Scorpio.
The eighth house affairs are related to material dependence, inheritances, and self sacrifice.
Ninth House
Key Word Extensions
Mental and physical explorations -- Matters pertinent to one's furthering the process of education through
in-depth study and extensive travel
The ninth house has a close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planets Jupiter and
Neptune and to the attitudes and manners of the sign Sagittarius
The house affairs are related to foreign travel, extensive research, philosophy, religion, publishing, and
higher education.
Tenth House
Key Word Extensions
Place in society and standing in the world -- Matters pertinent to one's going outside his home to establish
himself properly in the social, business, and professional circles through entering into a career
The tenth house has a close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planets Saturn and
Uranus and to the attitudes and manners of the sign Capricorn.
The house affairs are related to ambition, special talent, and practicality.
Eleventh House
Key Word Extensions
Hopes and wishes and impermanent attachments -- Matters pertinent to one's relating successfully to
group activity in order to participate in creative concerns that are communal in nature.
The eleventh house has a close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planets Uranus
and Saturn and to the attitudes and manners of the sign Aquarius.
The eleventh house affairs are related to friendships, societies, clubs, connections, objectives, and
concerns.
Twelfth House
Key Word Extensions
Freedom from restrictions -- Matters pertinent to one's resisting impediments to his efforts to be a totally
integrated part of the process of living
The twelfth house has a close correspondence to the inclinations and motivations of the planets Neptune
and Jupiter and to the attitudes and manners of the sign Pisces.
The twelfth house affairs are related to limitations, barriers, isolation, solitude, confinement, the
unconscious, and the hidden.
Review regularly the key words for the houses. Then, you should conduct yourself, using the chart below, a
cumulative review of the planets, the signs, and the houses. Note that a planet may fall into any of the
twelve signs as well as into any of the twelve houses. Thus, there are a possible 1440 combinations for the
key words of these three factors of a chart.
Large though this number of combinations may seem, you need only to grasp ten concepts for planets,
twelve concepts for signs, and twelve concepts for houses. You will then be able to make 1440
combinations as any one of the combinations is needed when you are reading a chart.
Practice, now, making the combinations, using this basic pattern for constructing a sentence:
The inclinations and motivation (inset the key words for the planet) will operate (insert the key words for the
sign), concentrating upon (insert the key words for the house).
Planet Keywords
Sun to integrate, to express, to project
Moon to respond, to react, to regulate
Mercury to communicate, to concentrate, to transmit
Venus to relate, to unite, to connect
Mars to initiate, to activate, to move
Jupiter to expand, to mature, to experience
Saturn to limit, to control, to discipline
Uranus to deviate, to invent, to reform
Neptune to refine, to detect, to transcend
Pluto to eliminate, to transform, to regenerate

Sign Keywords
Aries assertively, urgently
Taurus possessively, enduringly
Gemini versatilely, varably
Cancer sensitively, protectively
Leo impressively, creatively
Virgo analytically, critically
Libra unitedly, harmoniously
Scorpio intensely, secretively
Sagittarius freely, widely
Capricorn prudently, reservedly
Aquarius indifferently, unconventionally
Pisces impressionably, intuitively

House Keywords
1st personal and self-related concerns
2nd personal possessions and security
3rd relationship to the immediate environment
4th personal home and private life
5th instinctive affections and re-creation
6th services given and received and health
7th partnership relations at a personal level
8th material relationships involving shared resources
9th mental and physical explorations
10th place in society and standing in the world
11th hopes and wishes and impermanent attachments
12th freedom from restrictions
Aspects
You find the aspects in a computer printout of the astrological chart, usually in tables below the chart.
Charts where planets and houses are inscribed in the circle of 360 degrees representing the zodiac (not
the primitive twelve-equal wedges chart that is commonly used in the Anglo Saxon countries!) show the
aspects as lines between planets and other important points of the chart.
The computer printout is sufficient for you to know the aspects. Usually the printout also indicates the orb
of an aspect, i.e., how close the distance of the two planets is to the exact aspect. The larger the orb, the
weaker the influence of the aspect will be.
Aspects are angular distances between planets in the zodiac, and between planets and the cusps of the
first and tenth houses.
Distances between planets which are considered to be major aspects are the following:
0 degrees apart, or conjunction
60 degrees apart, or sextile
90 degrees apart, or square
120 degrees apart, or trine
180 degrees apart, or opposition.
In our present work we use the major aspects only.
When we say that two planets are in mutual aspect, we mean that the distance between these two planets
is within a specific range. The distance is measured in degrees. This is so because the planets are
inscribed in the periphery of a circle that represents the ecliptic, or the path on which the planets make their
way through the zodiac.
To figure out the aspects is easy when you draw the planets and houses into the astrological signs. Each
sign has 30 degrees, proceeding counter clockwise.
Aspects are strongest when they are correct. For instance when they are conjoint in the same degree, or
exactly 60, 90, 120, or 180 degrees apart. When an aspect is exact, then its impact is strongest. The
further planets are away from the point of the exact aspect, the weaker is the influence of the aspect. The
range within which planets are effective is called the maximum orb of the aspect. Two planets that are 54
degrees or 66 degrees apart are still considered to be in the sextile aspect which would be exact at the
distance of 60 degrees. However the influence of a sextile that measures 54or 66 degrees is much less
than the influence of an exact sextile of 60 degrees.
As far as the orb of an aspect is concerned, opinions differ and so do computer programs. As a good rule
you may consider 8 degrees maximum orb for the opposition and conjunction, 7 degrees for the square
and trine, and 6 degrees for the sextile.
Besides the major aspects, astrologers work with many minor aspects such as aspects of 30, 45, 135, and
150 degrees. We will not consider these aspects at the beginning of our work.
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Lesson 5
Preparing to judge a chart
Now that you have learned to read a chart, and the basic key words, you are ready to take the first steps
toward making a full delineation of the chart. There are definitely no short cuts to success in this art. There
are, however, definite procedures that you should follow so that you will always produce an accurate
judgment.
The first thing to do after you have erected a chart and have calculated and drawn in the aspects, or
received a computer printout of a chart, is to determine in which of the sextuplets the planets fall, in which
of the triplicities, and in which of the quadruplicities. See the sample chart and how the needed information
is recorded.
Next, you assign values to each of the planets and sum all values up for each of the sextuplets,
quadruplicities, and triplicities.
The next step concerns the taking of accurate and complete notes in a definite order. Naturally, the more
nearly complete your notes are, the more information you will be able to glean from the chart. Further, the
very act of writing out the notes serves to strengthen your understanding of the art of reading a chart.
This chapter, then, consists of three sections, the first of which outlines a fifteen step procedure for making
notes. The second section consists of a fifteen part reference for use in carrying out the fifteen steps of
making notes, and the third section presents the actual notes made from the sample chart that was
erected.
Section I:
Fifteen Steps for Making Notes on a Chart
As you carry out the following fifteen steps for making notes on a chart, you should use for each step a 5 x
8 index card, or a sheet of paper of comparable size, so that when you are finished you will be able to
make an efficient use of the notes. All references in these steps are to the parts of section II of this chapter.
Further, as you make notes, place in the left margin of each note the astrological symbols, or
abbreviations, to identify the note. Remember, too, that all aspects except those to the MC will appear
twice throughout the notes.
Step 1
From part 1, make notes on the sign that is on the ascendant of the chart. Then, from part 5, make notes
on all aspects to the ascendant.
Step 2
From parts 2,3,4, and 5, make notes as indicated on the planet that rules the sign on the ascendant.
a. From part 2, make notes on the planet in the sign and in the house.
b. From part 3, make notes on the planet in the sign.
c. From part 4, make notes on the planet in the house.
d. From part 5, make notes on all aspects to this planet.
Step 3
Follow the directions of step 2 and make notes on the Sun, unless, of course, the Sun is the ruler of the
ascendant.
Step 4
Follow the directions of step 2 and make notes on the Moon, unless, of course, the Moon is the ruler of the
ascendant.
Step 5
From part 6, make notes on the North Node.
Step 6
From part 7, make notes on the south Node.
Step 7
From part 8, make notes on the part of fortune.
Step 8
From part 9, make notes on the distribution of the planets between the sextuplets.
Step 9
From part 10, make notes on the distribution of the planets among the triplicities.
Step 10
From part 11, make notes on the distribution of the planets among the quadruplicities.
Step 11
From part 12, make notes on special aspects.
Step 12
From part 13, make notes on a stellium.
Step 13
Follow the instructions for step 2 and make notes on those planets upon which you have not already made
notes in steps 2, 3, and 4.
Step 14
From part 14, make notes on the hemispheric distribution of the planets.
Step 15
From part 15, make notes on the overall pattern of the chart.
Section II
Fifteen part reference from which to make notes
This section provides the information that you will need as you carry out the fifteen step procedure outlines
in Section I. In fact, this section will be a permanent reference for any and all charts that you may wish to
interpret.
Part 1 -- Ascendants
The sign on the ascendant is the single most important point in a chart because, as it is modified by the
aspects, it reveals the general disposition of the subject. In fact, it serves as a kind of lens through which
the rest of the chart is seen.
Consequently, it is of vital importance that you make complete notes on the sign that is on the ascendant.
In the following, you will find the characteristics that are associated with each of the twelve signs when they
appear on the first cusp of a chart. Note carefully that each sign contains an outline of eight areas as
follows:
1. Attitude expression
2. Mental expression
3. Emotional nature
4. Career areas
5. Leisure time preferences
6. Physiological vulnerabilities
7. Negative tendencies
8. Key words
Aries
Attitude Expression -- BEING, with directness, boldness, initiative, impulse, spontaneity, and fast
motion.
Mental Expression -- non philosophical and quick wit that sees the beginning and the end but that
overlooks the in-between details.
Emotional Nature -- self-centeredly and tactlessly romantic with strong sex drive.
Career Areas -- where competitive spirit, initiative, leadership, pioneering spirit, and physical activity are
involved.
Leisure Time Preferences -- activities that offer adventure, competition, and daring.
Physiological Vulnerabilities -- head, face, brain, adrenal glands, kidneys, lumbar region, lower back,
endocrine glands, and those parts of the body associated with the sign on the cusp of the sixth house.
Negative tendencies -- argumentativeness, insensitivity, aggressiveness, brusqueness, and
impulsiveness.
Key Words -- assertive, urgent, vigorous, forceful, and enterprising.
Taurus
Attitude Expression -- HAVING, with reliability, steadfastness, conservatism, slowness, thrift, and
gentility.
Mental Expression -- unoriginal and deliberate wit that follows tested and proven patterns.
Emotional Nature -- possessively and instinctively sensual and affectionate with an awareness of the
sexual powers of the body.
Career Areas -- where patience, perseverance, responsibility, art, economy, and routine are involved.
Leisure Time Preferences -- activities that offer creativity through staying seated for long periods of time.
Physiological Vulnerabilities -- neck, throat, larynx, thyroid gland, genitals, bladder, pelvis, gonads,
eliminative tracts, and those parts of the body associated with this sign on the cusp of the sixth house.
Negative tendencies -- stubbornness, self centeredness, possessiveness, and stodginess.
Key Words -- enduring, possessive, passive, cautious, and stable.
Gemini
Attitude Expression -- THINKING, with inquisitiveness, mimicry, duality, changeability, mediation,
and wit.
Mental Expression -- flexible and intelligent wit that concerns itself with many matters at once.
Emotional Nature -- flirtateously and lightheartedly affectionate in more than one direction at the same
time.
Career Areas -- where intellect, travel, innovation, and change are involved.
Leisure Time Preferences -- activities that offer intellectual challenge, variety, and dexterous functions.
Physiological Vulnerabilities -- shoulders, arms, lungs, chest, nervous system, thymus gland, hips,
thighs, buttocks, liver, pituitary gland, and those parts of the body associated with this sign on the cusp of
the sixth house.
Negative tendencies -- inconsistency, hypocrisy, cunning, and superficiality.
Key Words -- versatile, variable, vigorous, pensive, and adjustable.
Cancer
Attitude Expression -- FEELING, with moodiness, common sense, patriotism, and tradition.
Mental Expression -- intuitive and shrewd wit that is impressionable, receptive, and retentive.
Emotional Nature -- protectively and sentimentally romantic with susceptibility to sensuality.
Career Areas -- where sensitivity, tranquillity, economy, and protection are involved.
Leisure Time Preferences -- activities that offer collecting, domestic and aquatic associations.
Physiological Vulnerabilities -- stomach, breasts, mammary glands, bones, knees, skin, and those parts
of the body associated with the sign on the cusp of the sixth house.
Negative tendencies -- moodiness, clannishness, timidity, untidiness, and instability.
Key Words -- sensitive, protective, passive, emotional, and enterprising.
Leo
Attitude Expression -- RESOLVING, with generosity, creativity, power, and loyalty.
Mental Expression -- intellectual and forthright wit that generalizes and sees the whole pattern.
Emotional Nature -- sincerely and generously romantic with the happiness of the love partner foremost in
mind.
Career Areas -- where leadership, creativity, artistry, and the dramatic are involved.
Leisure Time Preferences -- activities that offer amusement, gaiety, and role playing.
Physiological Vulnerabilities -- spine, upper back, heart, ankles, calves, shins, circulatory system, and
those parts of the body associated with the sign on the cusp of the sixth house.
Negative tendencies -- conceit, intolerance, pomposity, bombast, and snobbiness.
Key Words -- impressive, creative, vigorous, forceful, and stable.
Virgo
Attitude Expression -- EXAMINING, with productivity, thoroughness, memory, evaluation, and
precision.
Mental Expression -- non abstract and logical wit that discerns small details and learns easily.
Emotional Nature -- conventionally and analytically romantic with idiosyncratic attention to the techniques.
Career Areas -- where serving, analyzing, discriminating, and assimilating are involved.
Leisure Time Preferences -- activities that offer detail, criticism, study, and quiet.
Physiological Vulnerabilities -- hands, abdomen, intestines, feet, and those parts of the body associated
with the sign on the cusp of the sixth house.
Negative tendencies -- fastidiousness, interference, suppression, pedantry, modesty, and
hypercrtiticalness.
Key Words -- analytical, critical, passive, cautious, and adjustable.
Libra
Attitude Expression -- BALANCING, with diplomacy, cooperation, sincerity, refinement, and
neatness.
Mental Expression -- optimistic and intelligent wit that is indecisive and easily influenced.
Emotional Nature -- intellectually and sentimentally romantic with flirtatiousness.
Career Areas -- where congeniality, harmony, quiet, refinement, and human relationships are involved.
Leisure Time Preferences -- activities that offer comfort, art, conversation, and little motion.
Physiological Vulnerabilities -- kidneys, lumbar region, lower back, endocrine glands, head, face, brain,
adrenal glands, and those parts of the body associated with the sign on the cusp of the sixth house.
Negative tendencies -- frivolty, indecisiveness, untidiness, and changeability.
Key Words -- united, harmonious, vigorous, pensive, and enterprising.
Scorpio
Attitude Expression -- DESIRING, with subtlety, fervor, shrewdness, and tenacity.
Mental Expression -- intuitive and imaginative wit that is perceptive, analytical, and penetrating.
Emotional Nature -- passionately and enduringly romantic with emotions oriented toward sexual outlets.
Career Areas -- where realities, research, analyzing, and solving are involved.
Leisure Time Preferences -- activities that offer intellectual challenge, mystery, and aquatic associations.
Physiological Vulnerabilities - genitals, bladder, pelvis, gonads, eliminative tracts, neck, throat, larynx,
thyroid gland, and those parts of the body associated with the sign on the cusp of the sixth house.
Negative tendencies -- jealousy, stubbornness, secretiveness, vindictiveness, suspiciousness, and
resentment.
Key Words -- intense, secretive, passive, emotional, and stable.
Sagittarius
Attitude Expression -- SEEING, with cheerfulness, optimism, curiosity, and foresight.
Mental Expression -- open and deep wit that perpetually ferrets out and interprets.
Emotional Nature -- intellectually and conventionally romantic with a desire to remain free from
attachment.
Career Areas -- where versatility, farsightedness, and intellectual challenge are involved.
Leisure Time Preferences -- activities that offer sport, motion, and mental functions.
Physiological Vulnerabilities -- hips, thighs, buttocks, liver, pituitary gland, shoulders, arms, lungs, chest,
nervous system, thymus gland, and those parts of the body associated with the sign on the cusp of the
sixth house.
Negative tendencies -- extravagance, exaggeration, tactlessness, carelessness, and extremism.
Key Words -- free, wide, vigorous, forceful, and adjustable.
Capricorn
Attitude Expression -- USING, with purpose, patience, quiet, resourcefulness, and efficiency.
Mental Expression -- exacting and calculating wit that is calm and severe.
Emotional Nature -- conservatively and faithfully romantic with modesty and cautiousness.
Career Areas -- where responsibility, economy, resourcefulness, and patience are involved.
Leisure Time Preferences -- activities that offer practicality and seriousness.
Physiological Vulnerabilities -- bones, knees, skin, stomach, breasts, mammary glands, and those parts
of the body associated with the sign on the cusp of the sixth house.
Negative tendencies -- pessimism, conventionality, cruelty, narrowness, and selfishness.
Key Words -- prudent, reserved, passive, cautious, and enterprising.
Aquarius
Attitude Expression -- KNOWING, with idealism, progressiveness, brotherhood, and reformation.
Mental Expression -- inventive and intuitive wit that synthesizes imaginatively and broadmindedly.
Emotional Nature -- independently and detachedly romantic with a desire to be faithful.
Career Areas -- where progressiveness, togetherness, truth-seeking, welfare, and electricity are involved.
Leisure Time Preferences -- activities that offer the unusual, career connection, and politics.
Physiological Vulnerabilities -- ankles, calves, shins, circulatory system, spine, upper back, heart, and
those parts of the body associated with the sign on the cusp of the sixth house.
Negative tendencies -- rebelliousness, erraticism, perversity, rudeness, tactlessness, and fanaticism.
Key Words -- indifferent, unconventional, vigorous, pensive, and stable.
Pisces
Attitude Expression -- BELIEVING, with hospitality, kindness, compassion, reticence, and fluidity.
Mental Expression -- impressionable and intuitive wit that is highly imaginative and emotional.
Emotional Nature -- submissively and intensely romantic with a reluctance to accept the responsibility that
accompanies involvement.
Career Areas -- where sympathy, creativity, imagination, intuition, and fluids are involved.
Leisure Time Preferences -- activities that offer fluctuations, art, rhythm, and emotionality.
Physiological Vulnerabilities -- feet, hands, abdomen, intestines, and those parts of the body associated
with the sign on the cusp of the sixth house.
Negative tendencies -- indecisiveness, dependence, gullibility, impracticality, softness, confusion, and
extravagance.
Key Words -- impressionable, intuitive, passive, emotional, and adjustable.
Part 2 -- Planets, signs, and Houses
For the planet involved construct this sentence: The inclination (key words for the planet) will operate (key
words for the sign), concentrating upon (key words for the house). Planet Sign House Sun to integrate
Aries assertively 1 personal and self- to express urgently related concerns to project Taur. enduringly 2
personal possession Moon to respond possessively and security to react to regulate Gem. versatilely 3
relationships to the Mercury to communicate variably immediate environment to concentrate to transmit
Canc. sensitively 4 personal home and protectively private life Venus to relate to unite Leo impressively 5
instinctive affections to connect creatively and re-creation Mars to initiate Virgo analytically 6 services given
and to activate critically received and health to move Libra unitedly 7 partnership relations Jupiter to
expand harmoniously at a personal level to mature to experience Scor. intensely 8 material relationships.
secretively involv. shared resources Saturn to limit to control Sag. freely 9 mental and physical to discipline
widely explorations Uranus to deviate Cap. prudently 10 place in society and stan- to invent reservedly
ding in the world to reform Aqu. indifferently 11 hopes and wishes and Neptune to refine unconventionally
impermanent attachments to detect to transcend Pisc. impressionably 12 freedom from intuitively
restrictions Pluto to eliminate to transform to regenerate
Part 3: Planets in Signs
Construct a two part sentence, using the key statements from the planet as the first part and the adverbs
for the sign as the second part.
Planets:
Sun
As the subject seeks to become a whole person, to let others know of his (her) existence, and to become a
significant part of the environment, he (she) proceeds --
Moon
As the subject seeks to make his (her) emotions known, to effect revision of the emotions, and to conform
to cyclic actions, he (she) proceeds --
Mercury
As the subject seeks to make his (her) thoughts known, to give careful consideration to that of which he
(she) becomes aware, and to convey his (her) feelings to others, he (she) proceeds --
Venus
As the subject seeks to achieve harmony, to effect beauty in his (her) relationships, and to bring together
that which should be linked, he (she) proceeds --
Mars
As the subject seeks to expend physical stamina, to let himself (herself) into worthwhile motions, and to
resist inertia, he (she) proceeds --
Jupiter
As the subject seeks to satisfy his (her) intellectual curiosity, to become a well-informed person, and to
become independently emotionally satisfied, he (she) proceeds --
Saturn
As the subject seeks to exercise restraint, to be master of his (her) own destiny, and to gain command of
both his (her) overt acts and private thoughts, he (she) proceeds --
Uranus
As the subject seeks to be individualistic, to design that which is yet unknown, and to improve upon that
which has weakness or faults, he (she) proceeds --
Neptune
As the subject seeks to probe below the surface, to attach himself (herself) to the immaterial, and to
elevate himself (herself) to the highest planes of understanding, he (she) proceeds --
Pluto
As the subject seeks to get rid of that which serves no positive purpose, to remodel completely that which
is undesirable, and to reorganize that which has fallen totally from its original status, he (she) proceeds --
Signs Aries vigorously, forcefully, and enterprisingly. Taurus passively, cautiously, and stably. Gemini
vigorously, pensively, and adjustably. Cancer passively, emotionally, and enterprisingly. Leo vigorously,
forcefully, and stably. Virgo passively, cautiously, and adjustably. Libra vigorously, pensively, and
enterprisingly. Scorpio passively, emotionally, and stably. Sagittarius vigorously, forcefully, and adjustably.
Capricorn passively, cautiously, and enterprisingly. Aquarius vigorously, pensively, and stably. Pisces
passively, emotionally, and adjustably.
Part 4 -- Planets in Houses
Construct a two-part sentence, using the key statements from the planet as the first part and the key
statements from the house as the second part.
Sun -- The subject will best learn projection of self through --
Moon -- The subject will show a special interest in and will effect changes through --
Mercury -- The subject will develop his (her) communicative powers through --
Venus -- The subject will form intimate relationships and develop his (her) sense of personal values
through --
Mars -- The subject will exercise his (her) physical stamina and his (her) initiative through --
Jupiter -- The subject will have opportunities for material expansion and mental growth through --
Saturn -- The subject will experience limitation, suffering, and frustration through --
Uranus -- The subject will realize originality and unusual experiences through --
Neptune -- The subject will realize peculiar and nebulous experiences through --
Pluto -- The subject will realize critical endings and beginnings through --
Houses
1st House -- matters pertinent to his (her) establishing himself (herself) as a distinct personality
and being.
2nd House -- matters pertinent to his (her) accumulating materials resources in order to establish security.
3rd House -- matters pertinent to his (her) adjusting himself (herself) to those close to him (her) because of
circumstances and to the beginning of the process of education.
4th House -- matters pertinent to his (her) establishing a place within which to protect himself (herself) and
his (her) possessions.
5th House -- matters pertinent to his (her) creating his (her) own image through both the body and the
mind.
6th House -- matters pertinent to his (her) serving others and being served in order to maintain good
health through reciprocity.
7th House -- matters pertinent to his (her) attaching himself (herself) to others in order to compensate for
his (her) own sense of lack.
8th House -- matters pertinent to his (her) sharing his (her) possessions with others and to his (her)
sharing the possessions of others.
9th House -- matters pertinent to his (her) furthering the process of education through in-depth study and
extensive travel.
10th House -- matters pertinent to his (her) going outside his (her) home to establish himself (herself)
properly in the social, business, and professional circles through entering upon a career.
11th House -- matters pertinent to his (her) relating successfully to group activity in order to participate in
the creative concerns that are communal in nature.
12th House -- matters pertinent to his (her) resisting impediments of his (her) efforts to be a totally
integrated part of the process of living.
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Lesson 6
Part 5 - Aspects
Sun and Moon
Conjunction
a one tract mind, deep rooted habits, and a feeling of being misunderstood and not fully appreciated.
Sextile or Trine
a feeling of ease, self confidence, and general inner harmony.
Square or Opposition
an inner conflict, uncertainty, frustrations, and restlessness.
Sun and Mercury
Conjunction
a strongly subjective outlook upon life, frequent desires for change, and bias.
Remark: The conjunction is the only aspect the Sun and mercury can form with each other.
Sun and Venus
Conjunction
a strong warm heartedness, artistic leanings, and a keen sense of values.
Remark: The conjunction is the only major aspect that the Sun and Venus can form with each other.
Sun and Mars
Conjunction
strong self expression, boldness, enterprise, constant motion, strong sexual drive, and desire to be in the
lime light.
Sextile or Trine
desire to exercise power, energy, decisiveness, and unusual achievements.
carelessness, impulsiveness, haste, stubbornness, aggressiveness, argumentativeness, and extreme
attitudes toward sex.
Sun and Jupiter
Conjunction
great optimism, generosity, strong powers of creativity, and conscientiousness.
Sextile or Trine
good health, high moral standards, contentment, and intellectual and spiritual wealth.
a leaning toward extravagance, exaggeration, and negligence.
Sun and Saturn
Conjunction
powerful self discipline, calculation, persistence, and resourcefulness.
Sextile or Trine
determination, decisiveness, organization, modesty, and acceptance of limitations.
pessimism, fears, selfishness, lack of vitality, and sense of inadequacy.
Sun and Uranus
Conjunction
significant deviations from the normal and average, a strong need for independence, rebelliousness, and
an urge to reform.
Sextile or Trine
a keen sense of originality, love of freedom, and powers of leadership.
a leaning toward independence at all costs, an emphasis on the dramatic, and considerable nervous strain.
Sun and Neptune
Conjunction
a tendency to be idealistic, sensitive, impractical, moody, creative, and mystical.
Sextile or Trine
an active imagination, much enthusiasm, artistic pursuits, and a leaning toward mysticism.
a leaning toward confusion, self deception, narcotic and alcoholic stimulants, and susceptibility to external
influences.
Sun and Pluto
Conjunction
a desire for power and strong impulses to transform the environment.
Sextile or Trine
a yearning for power, an appreciation for new developments, and an awareness of objectives.
a strong tendency toward overestimation of self, violent reactions, fanatical aims, and arrogance.
Moon and Mercury
Conjunction
strong powers of perception, good memory, keen sensitivity, and vivid imagination.
Sextile or Trine
good judgment, thoughtfulness, and protectiveness.
indecisiveness, weak memory, glibness, and underhandedness.
Moon and Venus
Conjunction
tranquillity, artistic appreciation, affection, tenderness, popularity, and a love of self.
Sextile or Trine
a rational outlook, an affectionate nature, a pleasant disposition, and a realistic sense of values.
an awkwardness in expressing emotions, disappointments in love, and moodiness.
Moon and Mars
Conjunction
a quickness of action and response, easily aroused passions, and impulsiveness.
Sextile or Trine
frankness, honesty, purpose, and sincerity.
quarrelsomeness, haste, rebellion, and a lack of discretion.
Moon and Jupiter
Conjunction
generosity, protectiveness, sociability, and love of pleasure and travel.
Sextile or Trine
popularity, kindness, sympathy, optimism, and good judgment.
extravagance, instability, indifference, laziness, and poor judgment.
Moon and Saturn
Conjunction
thrift, shyness, selfishness, and depression.
Sextile or Trine
conscientiousness, thoughtfulness, control of self, and strong sense of duty.
a consciousness of self, anxiety, melancholia, and lack of self confidence.
Moon and Uranus
Conjunction
a rejection of conformity, changeability, strong desire for independence, and possible perversion.
Sextile or Trine
interest in the metaphysical, strong sense of duty and ambition, and sudden changes of mood.
a leaning toward exaggeration, stubbornness, fanaticism, restlessness, and perversity.
Moon and Neptune
Conjunction
sympathy for others, a desire for solitude, artistic tastes, and deep sensitivity.
Sextile or Trine
a powerful imagination, vivid dreams, and a preference for the unusual.
deception of self, lack of stability, and proneness to be untruthful.
Moon and Pluto
Conjunction
impulsiveness and explosive changes of mood.
Sextile or Trine
strong outbursts of emotions and disruptions in relationships.
restlessness, jealousy, and vanity.
Mercury and Venus
Conjunction
a keen sense of beauty, a pleasant disposition, and a charm in speech.
Sextile
a strong sense of artistry and a pleasantness of expression.
Mercury and Mars
Conjunction
a quickness of retort, a leaning toward argumentativeness, and ability for challenging intellectual activity.
Sextile or Trine
a fondness for debate, a cleverness in speaking, and a sharpness of mind.
a leaning toward exaggeration, nervousness, irritability, and sarcasm.
Mercury and Jupiter
Conjunction
optimism, thoughtfulness, intellectual acuity, and good judgment.
Sextile or Trine
an active mind, a good sense of humor, a cleverness of speech, and an interest in literary matters.
forgetfulness, a lack of tact, exaggeration, and conceit.
Mercury and Saturn
Conjunction
industriousness, endurance, logic, calculation, and obstinacy.
Sextile or Trine
thoroughness, method, directness of speech, serious outlook, and ambition.
a narrow outlook, shyness, prejudice, melancholia, reservations, and ineffectual speech.
Mercury and Uranus
Conjunction
independence, eccentricity, originality, perception, moodiness, and powerful intellect.
Sextile or Trine
an interest in technical procedures, a strong intuition, and great self reliance.
haste, tactlessness, brusqueness.
Mercury and Neptune
Conjunction
idealism, deception of self, gentility, and powerful imagination.
Sextile or Trine
compassion, idealism, active imagination, and intuition.
a weak judgment, lack of confidence, dishonesty, and attraction to palliatives.
Mercury and Pluto
Conjunction
a power complex and the ability to influence through the written or spoken word.
Sextile or Trine
cunning, diplomacy, restlessness, keen powers of observation, and intellectual acuity.
impatience, explosive moods, impulsiveness, and conceit.
Venus and Mars
Conjunction
passionate feelings, strong sex nature, and lack of gentleness and tact.
Sextile or Trine
sensuality, passionate nature, and lively expression.
erotic impulses, hypersensitivity, discontentment, excitability, and lack of tact.
Venus and Jupiter
Conjunction
popularity, generosity, charm, affection, artistry, and poise.
Sextile or Trine
charm of expression, good sense of form, grace, and popularity.
negligence, conceit, extravagance, laziness, and love of luxury.
Venus and Saturn
Conjunction
a coolness of affections, delay in marriage, strong sense of duty, and disappointments in love.
Sextile or Trine
thrift, loneliness, little social life, reserve, and loyalty.
jealousy, disappointments, selfishness, and unhealthy sexual expression.
Venus and Uranus
Conjunction
a strong will, unconventional tastes, and a tendency toward illicit and broken love affairs.
Sextile or Trine
unusual expressions of love, artistic talents, romantic streak, and many friends.
great sensitivity, a looseness of morals, and feelings of perversity.
Venus and Neptune
Conjunction
unrealistic daydreaming, disillusionment, idealism, a sense of harmony, and a love of animals.
Sextile or Trine
high ideals, love of the arts, refinement, unworldliness, sensitivity in love, and rejection of the routine.
disappointment through the emotions, secrecy about love, risk of scandal, and self deception.
Venus and Pluto
Conjunction
sexual repression, obsessions in love, and financial ability.
Sextile or Trine
strength in procreation, self indulgence, and problems with weight.
lewd desires, a tendency to take risks, and explosive feelings.
Mars and Jupiter
Conjunction
frankness, ambition, enthusiasm, adventuresomeness, generosity, and power of decision.
Sextile or Trine
a sense of honor and pride, optimism, high level of physical and intellectual energy, and strong powers of
procreation.
wastefulness, impulsiveness, immoderation, and rebelliousness.
Mars and Saturn
Conjunction
self assertion, self reliance, materialism, ambition, and accident proneness.
Sextile or Trine
endurance, acceptance of discipline, tirelessness, and executive ability.
selfishness, lack of purpose, cruelty, obstinacy, and bitterness.
Mars and Uranus
Conjunction
rebellious passions, impulsiveness, intolerance, fanatical courage, brutal frankness, and accident
proneness.
Sextile or Trine
determination and courage, nervous strain and tension, an urge for independence, and physical stamina.
a fighting spirit, strong self will, argumentativeness, and erratic behavior.
Mars and Neptune
Conjunction
a feeling of inadequacy, a shortage of energy, and a tendency toward sexual sensationalism.
Sextile or Trine
fertile imagination, control of emotions, and interest in the arts.
misdirected energies, an attraction to drugs and alcohol, moodiness, and irritability.
Mars and Pluto
Conjunction
a quick and violent temper and serious psychological disturbances.
Sextile or Trine
self confidence, ambition, and a willingness to work.
cruelty, obsessions, self centeredness, and little regard for others.
Jupiter and Saturn
Conjunction
perseverance, patience, tenacity, ease of irritability, and singlemindedness.
Sextile or Trine
directness, patience, diplomacy, understanding of limitations, and a desire to possess material objects.
restlessness, frustrations, disappointments, and failure to recognize limitations.
Jupiter and Uranus
Conjunction
strong desire for independence, a support of humanitarianism, and conflicts in philosophy.
Sextile or Trine
strong intuition, a search for knowledge, farsightedness, originality, humanitarianism, and leadership.
outspokenness, inconsistency, exaggerations, restlessness, and hypocrisy.
Jupiter and Neptune
Conjunction
mysticism, perception, idealism, tenacity, and artistic abilities.
Sextile or Trine
a desire to give help and love to all who need it, an overly active generosity, and interest in religion and
metaphysics.
dreaminess, wastefulness, impressionability, idealism, and speculation.
Jupiter and Pluto
Conjunction
leadership, breaks with the past, and fresh beginnings.
Sextile or Trine
an urge to lead groups, the ability to organize and direct, and intellectual acuity.
fanaticism, destructiveness, wastefulness, and exploitation.
Saturn and Uranus
Conjunction
ambition, self reliance, practicality, tenacity, and strong will.
Sextile or Trine
perseverance, endurance, determination, initiative, strong will, and tirelessness.
egotism, irritability, rebelliousness, tensions, independence, and cruelty.
Saturn and Neptune
Conjunction
idealism, confusion, ability to organize, and intrigue with politics.
Sextile or Trine
cautiousness, intuition, and self preservation.
duality, insecurity, tension, inhibition, impatience, and paranoia.
Saturn and Pluto
Conjunction
frustrations, obsessions, and violence.
Sextile or Trine
extreme self discipline, endurance, and accomplishment.
severity, insensitiveness, fanaticism, and violence.
Uranus and Neptune
Conjunction
imagination, originality, intuition, sensitivity, and subtlety
Sextile or Trine
inner vision, spiritual enlightenment, idealism, kindness, and sensitivity.
self deception, overindulgence, instability, and one sidedness.
Uranus and Pluto
Conjunction
daring, unusual powers of creation, independence, and dynamism.
Sextile or Trine
endurance, transformation, restlessness, purpose, and creative energy.
fanaticism, violence, impatience, and destructiveness.
Neptune and Pluto
Conjunction
mysticism, concentration upon the peculiar, and eccentric aims.
Sextile or Trine
sensitiveness, imagination, mysticism, and inner vision.
fraud, confusion, delusion, manias, and attraction to drugs and alcohol.
Ascendant and Sun
Conjunction
a desire to be important, to gain recognition, and to win honor.
Sextile or Trine
an effort to gain esteem and a leaning toward self consciousness.
a tendency toward inharmonious relationships with others.
Ascendant and Moon
Conjunction
a desire to please others, a tendency to worry, and a delight in change.
Sextile or Trine
adaptability, a willingness to compromise, and balanced behavior.
a tendency to be easily annoyed and to be overly sensitive.
Ascendant and Mercury
Conjunction
a desire for personal contacts, restlessness, and duality.
Sextile or Trine
a thoughtfulness of others, the ability to deal with children, and a desire to exchange ideas.
tendencies toward hypochondria, criticism of others, and excitability.
Ascendant and Venus
Conjunction
a sense of beauty, good looks, affection, and friendliness.
Sextile or Trine
sociableness, fluency, and charm.
disappointments, wastefulness, and questionable tastes.
Ascendant and Mars
Conjunction
impetuosity, strong passions, accident proneness, and a desire to advance by force.
Sextile or Trine
the qualities of leadership and the inclination to force ideas upon others.
forcefulness, quarrelsomeness, and violence.
Ascendant and Jupiter
Conjunction
generosity, enthusiasm, sympathy, optimism, intellectual acuity, and broad vision.
Sextile or Trine
cooperation, gentility, generosity, speculation, and a preference for luxurious surroundings.
extravagance, exaggeration, excessive optimism, and strong drive to be important.
Ascendant and Saturn
Conjunction
cautiousness, reserve, inhibitions, and frustrations.
Sextile or Trine
practicality, ambition, and early maturity with responsibility.
self consciousness, depression, and negative outlooks.
Ascendant and Uranus
Conjunction
independence, originality, unrest, cultic leanings, and haste.
Sextile or Trine
ingenuity, instability, and inventiveness.
inconsistency, eccentricity, irritability, and disruptiveness.
Ascendant and Neptune
Conjunction
deceit, fraud, and confusion.
Sextile or Trine
compassion, delicacy, sensitiveness, and understanding.
moodiness, ease of being influenced, and lack of stamina.
Ascendant and Pluto
Conjunction
a domineering personality, a tendency to suppress others, and a desire for power.
Sextile or Trine
ambition, personal influence, determination, and a desire for authority.
a passion to rule.
Midheaven and Sun
Conjunction
a strong need to establish identity and an absorption in career.
Sextile or Trine
a positive attitude, common sense, and success.
restlessness, excitability, inconsistency, and aimlessness.
Midheaven and Moon
Conjunction
a tendency toward being easily led and toward having difficulty in becoming established in a career.
Sextile or Trine
high aspirations, protectiveness, and a keen sense of spiritual values.
leanings toward fluctuating moods, uncertainty of goals, and lack of reliability.
Midheaven and Mercury
Conjunction
nervous energy, interest in education, and changes in career.
Sextile or Trine
high aspirations and a firm objective in career.
difficulty in education, failure to be self critical, and lack of definite aim.
Midheaven and Venus
Conjunction
a deep feeling of love, affectionate nature, and success in partnerships.
Sextile or Trine
kindness, harmonious nature, and appreciation of the arts.
jealousy, conceit, and disappointments.
Midheaven and Mars
Conjunction
independence, energy, concentration upon objectives, and power to success.
Sextile or Trine
prudence, independence, power to make decisions, and ability to succeed in career.
fiery temper, lack of aim in career, impulsiveness, and excitability.
Midheaven and Jupiter
Conjunction
contentment and positive attitudes toward career.
Sextile or Trine
generosity, optimism, contentment with self, and purpose.
extravagance, exaggeration, and inflated ego.
Midheaven and Saturn
Conjunction
ambition, adherence to aims, delayed development, and loneliness.
Sextile or Trine
introspection, adherence to aims, ambitions, and practicality.
hardness, inhibitions, frustrations, despondency, and inferiority complex.
Midheaven and Uranus
Conjunction
independence, brilliance, originality, unusual objectives, and the unconventional.
Sextile or Trine
prudence, originality, unrelenting pursuit of objectives, and organization.
rebelliousness, apprehension, excitability, and changeability.
Midheaven and Neptune
Conjunction
idealism, aimlessness, lack of self confidence, and changes in career.
Sextile or Trine
unusual ideas, an urge to investigate, and impractical objectives.
confusion in career, indefinite objectives, and insecurity.
Midheaven and Pluto
Conjunction
authority, success, and fame in career.
Sextile or Trine
prudence, authority, organization, and vision.
daring, foolhardiness, anti social behavior, and excess in sexual activity.

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Lesson 7
Parts 6 to 15 - Basic Structures
Perhaps the most important task of interpreting a chart is to derive its basic structures. Once you know
these basic structures, you have done in a matter of minutes the task that takes a psychologist a few hours
of elaborate testing, ... and more!
You do the structuring by means of categorizing. For instance, it makes a significant difference whether
most planets are above the horizon at the time of birth or whether they are below the horizon.
What Groupings are Dominant?
The next task is to find out what groupings of signs and houses are the dominant ones, i.e., which
characteristics are dominant in the horoscope. For instance, it is useful to know the dominant quadruplicity,
which gives indication whether a person has initiative, stability, or capability to adjust as a main quality.
The more planets are found in a group of signs, or houses, the more the qualities of the group gains on
strength and importance.
The task of the astrologer, therefore, is to calculate the strength of each group.
This calculation is more than a mere adding up of the numbers of the planets, because there are planets in
the chart that are more important than others.
Also, if the results are very close, it is often better to consider other factors.
In calculating the strength of groups of signs or houses, you use the following point system:
Give three points each for the Sun, Moon, Ascendant, and Midheaven. These are by far the most individual
parts of the horoscope.
Give two points each to the faster planets Mercury, Venus and Mars.
Give one point each to the slower planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. If you include the
Lunar node, give it one point.
Look at the sample chart for an example!
Now you continue as follows:
Part 6 -- North Node
Construct this sentence with the North Node: The subject will receive benefits in matters concerning -- (key
statement from part 4 for the house in which the North Node falls.)
Part 7 -- South Node
Construct this sentence about the south Node: The subject will be called upon to make sacrifices through
matters concerning -- (key statement from part 4 for the house in which the South Node falls).
Part 8 -- Part of Fortune
Construct this sentence about the Part of fortune: Whether or not the subject is consciously aware of the
fact, he (she) will be frequently focus his (her) thoughts upon matters concerning -- (key statement from
part 4 for the house in which the part of fortune falls).
Part 9 -- Sextuplets
Hot and Cold (positive and negative signs)
Look at the distribution of the planets in positive and negative signs.
(a) If the numbers are approximately the same, i.e., no more difference than two points, the statement is:
There is a balance between active and passive characteristics.
(b) If the difference lies between 3 and 5 points in favor of the positive signs, record this sentence: The
person is ("you are ..." if you read for someone) slightly more active than self-repressive.
(c) If the difference is between 3 and 5 points in favor of the negative signs, state the following: The person
is slightly more self-repressive than active.
(d) If there is a significant difference (more than 5 points) in favor of the positive signs, record the following:
The person is more active than self-repressive.
(e) If the difference is in favor of the negative signs, state the following: The person is more self-repressive
than active.
2. Sextuplets
Dry and Humid (fire + earth versus water + air)
Electric signs, or dry signs, i.e., fire and earth signs, give tension. Magnetic signs, or humid signs, i.e.,
water and air, relax.
Add up the points for fire and earth, then add up water and air, then compare which grouping is stronger.
(a) If the difference is two points or less, record this sentence: There is a balance between tension and
relaxedness.
(b) If there is a difference between 3 and 5 points in favor of the dry signs (fire and earth), record this
sentence: The person is slightly more tense than relaxed.
(c) If there is a difference between 3 and 5 points in favor of the humid signs (air and water), record this
sentence: The person is slightly more relaxed than tense.
(d) If there is a considerable difference in favor of the dry signs, record this sentence: The person is
generally tense.
(e) If there is a considerable difference in favor of the humid signs, record this sentence: The person is
generally relaxed.
Part 10 -- Triplicities -- Elements
The next thing you do is evaluate the elements and then record the appropriate sentence or sentences.
(a) If fire and air are not more than 2 points different, record nothing.
(b) If fire is three or more points stronger than air, record this sentence: The person usually expends more
energy that he or she has ideas. He/she is a doer who has the tendency to act first and think later.
(c) If there is a significant overweight of air signs, record the following sentence: The person has more
ideas than she/he will expend energy. she/he is a thinker who wants everything well thought-over before
acting.
(d) If earth signs and water signs show no more than two points of difference, record nothing.
(e) If earth signs are three or more points stronger than water signs, record this sentence: The subject has
some difficulties in bringing into reality some of her/his undertakings because she/he tends to be overly
cautious.
(f) If water signs are three or more points stronger than earth signs. record this sentence: The subject has
some difficulties in bringing into reality some of her/his undertakings because she/he tends to take too
many risks.
Part 11 -- Quadruplicities
Now you evaluate the distribution of the planets among the quadruplicities.
(a) If there is a fairly even distribution of the planets among the cardinal, fixed, and mutable signs, record
this sentence: The person is able to exhibit initiative, stability, and adaptability.
(b) If the cardinal signs are excessively strong, record this sentence: The subject readily undertakes new
projects, but he/she may lack the stability to finish everything and the skill to adapt to changing
circumstances, or adversity.
(c) If there is an excessive dominance of fixed signs, record this sentence: The person does not readily
accept innovation and he/she is not easily persuaded to see more than one side of an issue. However,
once he/she started something, he/she stays with it until it's finished.
(d) If there is a preponderance of mutable signs, record this sentence: The person my tend to be somewhat
flighty and easily influenced.
(e) If cardinal and fixed signs are well represented, but there is hardly any mutable sign influence, record
this sentence: The person readily initiates new projects and has the power to follow through with them, but
he/she dislikes change and he/she has a lack of adjustability which could be necessary to cope with
changing circumstances and adversity.
(f) If cardinal and mutable signs are well represented, but there is a marked lack of fixed sign influence.,
record this sentence: The person readily undertakes new projects and has the power to cope with
adversity, but he/she lacks the stability necessary to stay with things once they have been set in motion.
(g) If fixed and mutable signs are well represented but there is a marked weakness in cardinal sign
representation, record this sentence: The person can stay with things once he/she has begun them and he/
she can easily adjust to changing circumstances, but he/she lacks initiative to begin new ventures.
Part 12 -- Stellium
A stellium is formed when four or more planets are found in a house. If you find a stellium in any house,
say: You experience an unusual amount of activity through matters concerning ... (here you insert the key
words for the house in which the stellium is found).
Part 13 -- Special Aspects
Examine the aspects (ideally in the "zodiacal" charts that show degrees, with aspects drawn into the chart,
and not the primitive twelve-equal-wedges chart as is still used in Anglo Saxon countries) for the special
ones and construct the appropriate sentence or sentences.
(a) If there is a grand trine, construct this sentence: The subject may experience too much of ease in (key
statements from part 4 for the houses in which the planets fall) and may easily become incapable of
dealing with adversity in these matters.
(b) If there is a grand cross, construct this sentence: The subject will have opportunities to develop unusual
ability and strength of character through or will accept defeat in (key statements from part 4 for the four
houses in which the four planets fall).
(c) If there is a T-square, construct this sentence: The subject will experience difficulties through (key
statements from part 4 for the three houses in which the planets fall that form the T-square).
(d) If there is an unaspected planet, construct this sentence: The subject will encounter impediments to his/
her efforts to perfect his/her life pattern as he/she seeks to (key words from part 3 for the unaspected
planet).
Part 14 -- Hemispheric Distribution
Count the number of planets in the southern half of the chart, in the northern half, in the eastern half, and in
the western half. Then record the appropriate sentence or sentences.
(a) If the distribution of the planets between the north and the south of the chart is even, record nothing.
(b) If the number of planets in the southern half of the chart is greater than the number of planets in the
northern half, record this sentence: The subject is more objective than subjective; thus, he/she is more
concerned with the practical and the visible.
(c) If the number of planets in the northern half of the chart is greater than the number of planets in the
southern half, record this sentence: The subject is more subjective than objective; thus, he/she is more
concerned with the spiritual and the invisible.
(d) If the distribution of the planets between the east and the west of the chart is even, record nothing.
(e) If the number of planets in the eastern half of the chart is greater than the number of planets in the
western half, record this sentence: The subject can dictate the course of his/her own career and life quite
well.
(f) If the number of planets in the western half of the chart is greater than the number of planets in the
eastern half, record this sentence: The subject is seldom the real author of his/her own destiny; often he/
she needs someone to start him/her off.
Part 15 -- Chart Patterns
The twentieth century American astrologer, Marc Edmund Jones, developed a system of dividing birth
charts into seven types. This system is based upon the placement and distribution of the planets within the
chart.
When you determine the pattern of the chart, you need to disregard the part of fortune and the nodes.
Type 1: Splash
The planets occupy almost all signs, and there are no adjacent vacant signs. Record this note: The subject
is uninhibited, has universal interests, and a thirst for wide knowledge. He/she will either scatter the
energies indiscriminately or will organize them on the widest possible scope.
Type 2: Bundle
The planets occupy the confines of a trine (120 degrees) or an even smaller space. Record this note: The
subject does not respond to stimuli from without, has narrow interests, and develops inhibitions.
Nevertheless, he/she gains the power to capitalize with surprising effectiveness upon limited resources.
Type 3: Bowl
The planets occupy one half of the chart (180 degrees). Record this sentence: The subject is a strongly
self-contained person and has great inner resources. The occupied half of the chart reveals the activity and
organization of the self, which continually seed to explore the activity symbolized by the vacant half.
Type 4: Bucket
All planets except one (or two together) occupy no more than one half of the chart. The one or two planets
together oppose the other planets. Record this sentence: The subject will direct his/her efforts toward a
single purpose; and his/her inclinations (key words for the planet of planets isolated) will be especially
active. He/she has a compelling orientation to the whole of life and places a strong emphasis upon self
projection.
Type 5: Seesaw
The planets fall into two opposing groups. The vacant zodiacal areas measure at least 90 degrees or one
segment 90 degrees and the other 60 degrees, never less. Record this sentence: The subject realizes two
directly opposed types of experience, thereby developing an awareness of conflict that either enables him/
her to find a happy medium or causes him/her to struggle perpetually with diametrically opposed urges. His/
her pattern of life has an up and down motion.
Type 6: Locomotive
The planets fall more or less evenly within two thirds of the chart, leaving an empty trine (120 degrees),
Record this sentence: The subject will develop high executive abilities and a strong self-driving
individuality. He/she will also have a strong sense of lack that will produce an inner compulsion to seek
fulfillment. He/she will try to project the whole self into life and its experiences and will rebel at discipline.
Type 7: Splay
The planets are not arranged into any one of the other six patterns but are distributed somewhat irregularly
around the chart, usually based upon three points of emphasis, an arrangement that may result in a grand
trine. Record this sentence: The subject has the ability to entrench himself/herself into his/her own
stronghold so that he/she always has something to which he/she can always turn in times of stress. He/she
is likely to be a sturdy person and can be a ruthless one.
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